US Bridges

Rs 451 Arrowhead over Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 6.7W of Moundridge · Structure no. 000000000590670

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 451 Arrowhead over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 451 Arrowhead over Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 785 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 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 451 Arrowhead
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6.7W of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20301, -97.64302
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic785 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 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 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 451 Arrowhead over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 451 Arrowhead 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 451 Arrowhead over Turkey Creek carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 451 Arrowhead over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 451 Arrowhead over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.