RS 451 ARROWHEAD
Carrying RS 451 ARROWHEAD over TRIB. WEST EMMA CREEK
2.4E OF MOUNDRIDGE, McPherson, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RS 451 ARROWHEAD
The RS 451 ARROWHEAD bridge in McPherson, Kansas carries RS 451 ARROWHEAD over TRIB. WEST EMMA CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.2 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 675 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RS 451 ARROWHEAD compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Last Reconstructed
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.2 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 675 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000590700
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 451 ARROWHEAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RS 451 ARROWHEAD against other structures in McPherson and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RS 451 ARROWHEAD?
RS 451 ARROWHEAD in McPherson, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RS 451 ARROWHEAD inspected?
RS 451 ARROWHEAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 675 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 451 ARROWHEAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RS 451 ARROWHEAD?
RS 451 ARROWHEAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RS 451 ARROWHEAD?
RS 451 ARROWHEAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RS 451 ARROWHEAD and does age affect safety?
RS 451 ARROWHEAD was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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