US Bridges

W 500 RD (rs 534) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.0S of Speed · Structure no. 000000000740170

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 500 RD (rs 534) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying W 500 RD (rs 534) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 500 RD (rs 534)
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon
Location1.0S of Speed
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65631, -99.42167
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 500 RD (rs 534) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 500 RD (rs 534) 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 500 RD (rs 534) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 500 RD (rs 534) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W 500 RD (rs 534) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.