US Bridges

K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 2.97MI E Phillips CO Line · Structure no. 999900900920321

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesN F Solomon R Drain
Location2.97MI E Phillips CO Line
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66194, -99.01111
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2023)
Projected traffic424 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.