US Bridges

Mcpherson Drive over E Flood Drainage Ditch

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Intersection of Russell R · Structure no. AFKSPRQE00002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Mcpherson Drive over E Flood Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mcpherson Drive over E Flood Drainage Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcpherson Drive
CrossesE Flood Drainage Ditch
LocationIntersection of Russell R
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61929, -97.25486
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2017)
Projected traffic96 by 2037
Trucks—
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

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$67,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcpherson Drive over E Flood Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcpherson Drive over E Flood Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mcpherson Drive over E Flood Drainage Ditch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mcpherson Drive over E Flood Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Mcpherson Drive over E Flood Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Air Force.