US Bridges

2 Road (rs 582) over S Fork Solomon Tributary

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 5.4N of Damar · Structure no. 000000000820011

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2 Road (rs 582) over S Fork Solomon Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 2 Road (rs 582) over S Fork Solomon Tributary in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries2 Road (rs 582)
CrossesS Fork Solomon Tributary
Location5.4N of Damar
RouteCounty Highway 582
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39933, -99.58472
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic200 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2 Road (rs 582) over S Fork Solomon Tributary built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2 Road (rs 582) over S Fork Solomon Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 2 Road (rs 582) over S Fork Solomon Tributary carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2 Road (rs 582) over S Fork Solomon Tributary?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 2 Road (rs 582) over S Fork Solomon Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.