US Bridges

Wyatt Earp Blvd over Arkansas River Drainage

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · Ave D(dodge Cy) · Structure no. 406950290826028

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,265
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyatt Earp Blvd over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Wyatt Earp Blvd over Arkansas River Drainage in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 40 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 11,265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,062 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWyatt Earp Blvd
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
LocationAve D(dodge Cy)
RouteCity Street 826
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75253, -100.00355
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,265 (2022)
Projected traffic13,062 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyatt Earp Blvd over Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Wyatt Earp Blvd over Arkansas River Drainage 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 Wyatt Earp Blvd over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 11,265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wyatt Earp Blvd over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Wyatt Earp Blvd over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.