Rs 446 Navaho Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek
GoodMcPherson County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.4E of Conway · Structure no. 000000000590540
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 446 Navaho Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 446 Navaho Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 446 Navaho Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 446 Navaho Rd. 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Rs 446 Navaho Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rs 446 Navaho Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Rs 446 Navaho Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.