US Bridges

Rs 1916 (mcartor) over Trib to Arkansas River

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 1.3S 1.2W of Dodge City · Structure no. 000000000290310

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1916 (mcartor) over Trib to Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1916 (mcartor) over Trib to Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1916 (mcartor)
CrossesTrib to Arkansas River
Location1.3S 1.2W of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 1916
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73108, -100.04361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rs 1916 (mcartor) over Trib to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1916 (mcartor) over Trib to Arkansas River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1916 (mcartor) over Trib to Arkansas River carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1916 (mcartor) over Trib to Arkansas River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rs 1916 (mcartor) over Trib to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.