US Bridges

E Prout ST over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · North Hill City · Structure no. 000330551403865

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Prout ST over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Prout ST over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Prout ST
CrossesTrib. to S. Fork Solomon
LocationNorth Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 3316
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37186, -99.84027
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Prout ST over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Prout ST 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 E Prout ST over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Prout ST over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Prout ST over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.