US Bridges

Hunter Rd. 316 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.5N.E. of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890983504161

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Rd. 316 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Hunter Rd. 316 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHunter Rd. 316
CrossesTrib. Little Soldier Ck.
Location4.5N.E. of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15843, -95.80367
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 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 Hunter Rd. 316 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunter Rd. 316 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hunter Rd. 316 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hunter Rd. 316 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Rd. 316 over Trib. Little Soldier Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.