US281/SH79 EXIT RP
Carrying US281/SH79 EXIT RP over DRAINAGE DITCH
1.4 MI S OF US 287, Wichita, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US281/SH79 EXIT RP
The US281/SH79 EXIT RP bridge in Wichita, Texas carries US281/SH79 EXIT RP over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US281/SH79 EXIT RP compares
Live comparison across Texas.
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 340 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 032430024901054
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 US281/SH79 EXIT RP 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 US281/SH79 EXIT RP against other structures in Wichita and across Texas. Texas 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 US281/SH79 EXIT RP?
US281/SH79 EXIT RP in Wichita, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US281/SH79 EXIT RP inspected?
US281/SH79 EXIT RP'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 340 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US281/SH79 EXIT RP is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US281/SH79 EXIT RP?
US281/SH79 EXIT RP has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US281/SH79 EXIT RP?
US281/SH79 EXIT RP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US281/SH79 EXIT RP and does age affect safety?
US281/SH79 EXIT RP was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
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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