US Bridges

US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 1.18MI E Graham CO Line · Structure no. 999902400820011

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS Fk Solomon R Drainage
Location1.18MI E Graham CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39417, -99.58028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2023)
Projected traffic797 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage 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 US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.