US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Dry Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.6W of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590380

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Dry Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over Dry Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesDry Turkey Creek
Location1.6W of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28982, -97.65562
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over 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 September 2024.

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

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over Dry Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.