US Bridges

O Terr. (west) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 0.4S 1.8W of Penokee · Structure no. 000330533403905

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O Terr. (west) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying O Terr. (west) 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 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 50 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesO Terr. (west)
CrossesTrib. to S. Fork Solomon
Location0.4S 1.8W of Penokee
RouteCounty Highway 3312
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34222, -100.00639
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 O Terr. (west) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon built?

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

What condition is O Terr. (west) 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 O Terr. (west) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is O Terr. (west) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns O Terr. (west) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.