US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.4W of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590370

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesTrib. Dry Turkey Creek
Location3.4W of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2897, -97.68966
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2020)
Projected traffic860 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. Dry Turkey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.