US Bridges

K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 3.64MI N US24 · Structure no. 999918100710461

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesK181 HWY
CrossesN F Solomon R Drain
Location3.64MI N US24
RouteState Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56194, -98.54333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2023)
Projected traffic967 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain 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 K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.