US Bridges

K Terr. (rs 1709) over South Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.1W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000000820039

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K Terr. (rs 1709) over South Fork Solomon River is a concrete culvert carrying K Terr. (rs 1709) over South Fork Solomon River in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK Terr. (rs 1709)
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location1.5S 0.1W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 1709
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41567, -99.27917
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 K Terr. (rs 1709) over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K Terr. (rs 1709) over South Fork Solomon River 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 K Terr. (rs 1709) over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K Terr. (rs 1709) over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K Terr. (rs 1709) over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.