US Bridges

County RD 24 over Trib to S Fork Solomon

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 1.5N of Mingo · Structure no. 000970431003965

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 24 over Trib to S Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 24 over Trib to S Fork Solomon in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 24
CrossesTrib to S Fork Solomon
Location1.5N of Mingo
RouteCounty Highway 9704
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29913, -100.96217
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County RD 24 over Trib to S Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 24 over Trib to S Fork Solomon 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 County RD 24 over Trib to S Fork Solomon carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County RD 24 over Trib to S Fork Solomon?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 24 over Trib to S Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.