Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork
GoodPosted for loadMcPherson County, Kansas · 0.9W of Inman · Structure no. 000000000590490
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 365
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork carry?
About 365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.