US Bridges

Mac Arthur Road over Big Slough South

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Mac Arthur E. of Seneca · Structure no. 430400876150010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,510
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mac Arthur Road over Big Slough South is a concrete culvert carrying Mac Arthur Road over Big Slough South in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMac Arthur Road
CrossesBig Slough South
LocationMac Arthur E. of Seneca
RouteCity Street 6150
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6225, -97.35011
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,510 (2006)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mac Arthur Road over Big Slough South built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mac Arthur Road over Big Slough South 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mac Arthur Road over Big Slough South carry?

About 8,510 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mac Arthur Road over Big Slough South?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Mac Arthur Road over Big Slough South?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.