US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 6.6E of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590410

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over Crooked Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location6.6E of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28969, -97.50533
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic600 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 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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Crooked 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 January 2025.

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

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.