US Bridges

CO RD 27 (rs 886) over South Fork Solomon River

GoodPosted for load

Thomas County, Kansas · 0.3S 3.0E of Mingo · Structure no. 000000000970070

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
125 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 27 (rs 886) over South Fork Solomon River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 27 (rs 886) over South Fork Solomon River in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 27 (rs 886)
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location0.3S 3.0E of Mingo
RouteCounty Highway 886
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27285, -100.9082
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 27 (rs 886) over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 27 (rs 886) over South Fork Solomon River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 27 (rs 886) over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 27 (rs 886) over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 27 (rs 886) over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.