US Bridges

Midwestern EB over Mc Grath Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of Kemp Blvd · Structure no. 032430B03990015

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,674
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midwestern EB over Mc Grath Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Midwestern EB over Mc Grath Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,674 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidwestern EB
CrossesMc Grath Creek
Location1.30 MI E of Kemp Blvd
RouteCity Street 7
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87127, -98.51398
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,674 (2020)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midwestern EB over Mc Grath Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midwestern EB over Mc Grath 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Midwestern EB over Mc Grath Creek carry?

About 4,674 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Midwestern EB over Mc Grath Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Midwestern EB over Mc Grath Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.