US Bridges

K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 3.09MI E Jt U183 · Structure no. 999900900740411

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
643
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 1951, so it is 74 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesN F Solomon R Drain
Location3.09MI E Jt U183
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68806, -99.25222
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2023)
Projected traffic669 by 2044
Trucks37%
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 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.