US Bridges

K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.82 MI W US183 · Structure no. 999900900740391

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 98 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesN F Solomon R Drain
Location1.82 MI W US183
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68333, -99.34361
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2023)
Projected traffic599 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 F Solomon R Drain built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is K9 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 K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.