US Bridges

Midwestern Pkwy over Drain

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of Kemp Blvd · Structure no. 032430B03990011

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,555
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midwestern Pkwy over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Midwestern Pkwy over Drain in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 51 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 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 13,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMidwestern Pkwy
CrossesDrain
Location0.60 MI E of Kemp Blvd
RouteCity Street 7
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87049, -98.52617
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,555 (2020)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midwestern Pkwy over Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Midwestern Pkwy over Drain 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 Midwestern Pkwy over Drain carry?

About 13,555 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Midwestern Pkwy over Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Midwestern Pkwy over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.