US Bridges

Macarthur (rs 362) over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.3E 0.9S K-42 Highway · Structure no. 000000000871080

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,980
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur (rs 362) over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Macarthur (rs 362) over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,980 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,297 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMacarthur (rs 362)
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location2.3E 0.9S K-42 Highway
RouteCounty Highway 362
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62214, -97.43014
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,980 (2022)
Projected traffic7,297 by 2044
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 Macarthur (rs 362) over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur (rs 362) over Trib. to Cowskin Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Macarthur (rs 362) over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 5,980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur (rs 362) over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur (rs 362) over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.