US Bridges

Rs 451 Arrowhead over Crooked Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.7W of Moundridge · Structure no. 000000000590690

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 451 Arrowhead over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 451 Arrowhead over Crooked Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRs 451 Arrowhead
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.7W of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 451
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20309, -97.53069
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 451 Arrowhead over Crooked 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 451 Arrowhead over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 451 Arrowhead over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 451 Arrowhead over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.