US Bridges

Rs 451 Arrowhead R over Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.5W of Moundridge · Structure no. 000000000590685

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 451 Arrowhead R over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 451 Arrowhead R over Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRs 451 Arrowhead R
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location5.5W of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 451
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20315, -97.62078
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 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 traffic785 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 R over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 451 Arrowhead R over 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 December 2024.

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

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

How long is Rs 451 Arrowhead R over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Rs 451 Arrowhead R over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.