US Bridges

Rs 446 8th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 7.9N of Inman · Structure no. 000000000590520

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 446 8th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 446 8th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 446 8th. Ave.
CrossesBlaze Fork Creek
Location7.9N of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 446
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34606, -97.77746
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 inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 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 traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 446 8th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 446 8th. Ave. over Blaze Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 446 8th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 446 8th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Rs 446 8th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.