US Bridges

K-31 HWY over Soldier Creek Drainage

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.18 MI East of K-99 · Structure no. 999903100991061

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-31 HWY over Soldier Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-31 HWY over Soldier Creek Drainage in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesK-31 HWY
CrossesSoldier Creek Drainage
Location4.18 MI East of K-99
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7825, -96.01722
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic194 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
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 K-31 HWY over Soldier Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-31 HWY over Soldier Creek Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K-31 HWY over Soldier Creek Drainage carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K-31 HWY over Soldier Creek Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns K-31 HWY over Soldier Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.