US Bridges

Maple Street over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah

Fair

Pratt County, Kansas · Maple ST E of Parkway · Structure no. 423400764610001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Street over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesTrib. S. Fork Ninnescah
LocationMaple ST E of Parkway
RouteCity Street 4610
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65307, -98.72171
Functional classUrban Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 Maple Street over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Street over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah 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 Maple Street over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.