US Bridges

K-62 Highway over Soldier Creek Drainage

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 3.8 MI N of Jackson Coln · Structure no. 999906200660411

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-62 Highway over Soldier Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-62 Highway over Soldier Creek Drainage in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesK-62 Highway
CrossesSoldier Creek Drainage
Location3.8 MI N of Jackson Coln
RouteState Highway 62
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61972, -95.95778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2023)
Projected traffic289 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 K-62 Highway over Soldier Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-62 Highway over Soldier Creek Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-62 Highway over Soldier Creek Drainage carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K-62 Highway over Soldier Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns K-62 Highway over Soldier Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.