US Bridges

Local Rd. C2D over Trib. to Solomon River

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 2.0N of Cawker City · Structure no. 000620703203640

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. C2D over Trib. to Solomon River is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. C2D over Trib. to Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. C2D
CrossesTrib. to Solomon River
Location2.0N of Cawker City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53851, -98.43124
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2002)
Projected traffic35 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. C2D over Trib. to Solomon River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. C2D 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. C2D over Trib. to Solomon River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. C2D over Trib. to Solomon River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. C2D over Trib. to Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.