US Bridges

US183 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.01MI S Jt K9 · Structure no. 999918300740181

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesN F Solomon R Drain
Location1.01MI S Jt K9
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66861, -99.30917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,743 (2023)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US183 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US183 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 US183 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.