US Bridges

K9 HWY over Solomon River Drainage

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.42 MI E of US-24 E JCT · Structure no. 999900900620201

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,098
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Solomon River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over Solomon River Drainage in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,479 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesSolomon River Drainage
Location0.42 MI E of US-24 E JCT
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48056, -98.09667
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2023)
Projected traffic1,479 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 K9 HWY over Solomon River Drainage built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over Solomon River Drainage 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 K9 HWY over Solomon River Drainage carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Solomon River Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Solomon River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.