US Bridges

K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 04.85 MI E Jt K173 · Structure no. 999900900690531

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesN Fk Solomon R Drainage
Location04.85 MI E Jt K173
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66111, -99.65194
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2023)
Projected traffic476 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 N Fk Solomon R Drainage built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.