US Bridges

C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon Trib.

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 1.0S of Claudell · Structure no. 000000000920026

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 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, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC Road (rs 632)
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon Trib.
Location1.0S of Claudell
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65083, -99.02917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon Trib. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon Trib. 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 C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon Trib. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon Trib.?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.