US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 13.3W of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590310

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
Location13.3W of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28959, -97.87245
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.