US Bridges

US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 0.33 MI E K84 · Structure no. 999902400330071

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
981
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 981 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 99 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS Fk Solomon R Drainage
Location0.33 MI E K84
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36361, -99.96639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2023)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.