US Bridges

K62 HWY over Soldier Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 6.63 MI N K16 · Structure no. 999906200430161

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K62 HWY over Soldier Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying K62 HWY over Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesK62 HWY
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location6.63 MI N K16
RouteState Highway 62
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55556, -95.96111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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 K62 HWY over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is K62 HWY over Soldier Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K62 HWY over Soldier Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K62 HWY over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K62 HWY over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.