US Bridges

Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. West Emma Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.4E of Moundridge · Structure no. 000000000590700

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. West Emma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. West Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 66 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 451 Arrowhead
CrossesTrib. West Emma Creek
Location2.4E of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20293, -97.47704
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 451 Arrowhead over Trib. West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. West Emma Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. West Emma Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. West Emma Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.