US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.9E of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590390

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over Turkey 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.9E of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28956, -97.60974
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.