RD K over Soldier Creek
GoodKiowa County, Kansas · 0.6W 2.2S of Wellsford · Structure no. 000490633706320
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD K over Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD K over Soldier Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 73 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD K over Soldier Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is RD K 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does RD K over Soldier Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD K over Soldier Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RD K over Soldier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.