US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 9.3E of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590420

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesTrib. West Emma Creek
Location9.3E of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28976, -97.45739
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic550 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 Trib. West Emma Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.