Murdock over Little Arkansas River
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · Murdock at Waco · Structure no. 5304008700LAR30
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 245 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murdock over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murdock over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 100 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murdock over Little Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Murdock over Little Arkansas River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Murdock over Little Arkansas River carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Murdock over Little Arkansas River?
The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Murdock over Little Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.