US Bridges

V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.92E of Nicodemus · Structure no. 000000000330350

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesV Road (rs 1760)
CrossesTrib. to S. Fork Solomon
Location3.0N 0.92E of Nicodemus
RouteCounty Highway 1760
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43766, -99.60348
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.