US Bridges

Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. to Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 6.0W of Moundridge · Structure no. 000000000590680

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. to 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 785 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 451 Arrowhead
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location6.0W of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20308, -97.62988
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 451 Arrowhead over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.