US Bridges

Rs 1975 - RD M over Soldier Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Kansas · 4.0S 3.9E of Haviland · Structure no. 000000000490180

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1975 - RD M over Soldier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1975 - RD M over Soldier Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1975 - RD M
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location4.0S 3.9E of Haviland
RouteCounty Highway 1975
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55688, -99.03469
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1975 - RD M over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1975 - RD M over Soldier Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1975 - RD M over Soldier Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1975 - RD M over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1975 - RD M over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.