US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 0.1S 0.3W of Hill City · Structure no. 000330549703887

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Terr. (west) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying P Terr. (west) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesP Terr. (west)
CrossesTrib. to S. Fork Solomon
Location0.1S 0.3W of Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35484, -99.85122
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 P Terr. (west) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.