US Bridges

US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 0.17 MI E JCT K-18 · Structure no. 999902400330491

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
587
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 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 587 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS Fk Solomon R Drainage
Location0.17 MI E JCT K-18
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37944, -99.68361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2023)
Projected traffic599 by 2044
Trucks32%
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 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.