US Bridges

Local Rd. D4D over Trib. to Solomon River

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · N. Edge of Cawker City · Structure no. 000620703003664

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. D4D over Trib. to Solomon River is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. D4D over Trib. to Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. D4D
CrossesTrib. to Solomon River
LocationN. Edge of Cawker City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51861, -98.43306
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2002)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local Rd. D4D over Trib. to Solomon River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. D4D over Trib. to Solomon River 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 Local Rd. D4D over Trib. to Solomon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. D4D over Trib. to Solomon River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Local Rd. D4D over Trib. to Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.