US Bridges

180 Ave (south) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.7S of Morland · Structure no. 000330533003906

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180 Ave (south) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying 180 Ave (south) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries180 Ave (south)
CrossesTrib. to S. Fork Solomon
Location3.0E 0.7S of Morland
RouteCounty Highway 3305
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3407, -100.01378
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 180 Ave (south) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180 Ave (south) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 180 Ave (south) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 180 Ave (south) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 180 Ave (south) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.