FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 445 COMANCHE RD

Carrying RS 445 COMANCHE RD over CROOKED CREEK

6.6E OF ELYRIA, McPherson, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 445 COMANCHE RD

The RS 445 COMANCHE RD bridge in McPherson, Kansas carries RS 445 COMANCHE RD over CROOKED CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.8 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 375 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RS 445 COMANCHE RD compares

▼ 9.1
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Kansas bridges
577
Bridges in McPherson · 4 in Poor condition
RS 445 COMANCHE RD 20.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.8 m (62 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
375 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000590410

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 445 COMANCHE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RS 445 COMANCHE RD against other structures in McPherson and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RS 445 COMANCHE RD?

RS 445 COMANCHE RD in McPherson, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 445 COMANCHE RD inspected?

RS 445 COMANCHE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 375 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 445 COMANCHE RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RS 445 COMANCHE RD?

RS 445 COMANCHE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 445 COMANCHE RD?

RS 445 COMANCHE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 445 COMANCHE RD and does age affect safety?

RS 445 COMANCHE RD was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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