US Bridges

K9 HWY over N Fork Solomon River Drn

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 5.07MI NE Sheridan Coln · Structure no. 999900900200201

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over N Fork Solomon River Drn is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over N Fork Solomon River Drn in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesN Fork Solomon River Drn
Location5.07MI NE Sheridan Coln
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58528, -100.21611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2023)
Projected traffic287 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K9 HWY over N Fork Solomon River Drn built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over N Fork Solomon River Drn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over N Fork Solomon River Drn carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over N Fork Solomon River Drn?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over N Fork Solomon River Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.