US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Running Turkey Creek

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McPherson County, Kansas · 1.7E of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590400

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
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 Running Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over Running Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesRunning Turkey Creek
Location1.7E of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28971, -97.59444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 Running Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Running Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over Running Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.