US Bridges

Arkansas Street over Centennial Tributary

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · Arkansas Just W Mem Hosp · Structure no. 515350230000018

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkansas Street over Centennial Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Arkansas Street over Centennial Tributary in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesArkansas Street
CrossesCentennial Tributary
LocationArkansas Just W Mem Hosp
RouteCity Street 2276
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98065, -95.24997
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Arkansas Street over Centennial Tributary built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkansas Street over Centennial Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Arkansas Street over Centennial Tributary carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arkansas Street over Centennial Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Arkansas Street over Centennial Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.