US Bridges

Arrowhead Rd. over Trib to Little Arkansas_

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0S. & 6.2W. of Inman · Structure no. 000590759805480

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrowhead Rd. over Trib to Little Arkansas_ is a concrete culvert carrying Arrowhead Rd. over Trib to Little Arkansas_ in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArrowhead Rd.
CrossesTrib to Little Arkansas_
Location2.0S. & 6.2W. of Inman
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20286, -97.88919
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Arrowhead Rd. over Trib to Little Arkansas_ built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrowhead Rd. over Trib to Little Arkansas_ 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Arrowhead Rd. over Trib to Little Arkansas_ carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Arrowhead Rd. over Trib to Little Arkansas_?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Arrowhead Rd. over Trib to Little Arkansas_?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.