US Bridges

W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 0.2S of Logan · Structure no. 000000000740070

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW 1300 RD (rs 530)
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon
Location0.2S of Logan
RouteCounty Highway 530
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65197, -99.56986
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.