US Bridges

Rs 699 4th. Ave over Blaze Fork Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.5W 0.7S of Conway · Structure no. 000000000590750

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 699 4th. Ave over Blaze Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 699 4th. Ave over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 699 4th. Ave
CrossesBlaze Fork Creek
Location3.5W 0.7S of Conway
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35861, -97.85104
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2020)
Projected traffic425 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 699 4th. Ave over Blaze Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Rs 699 4th. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 699 4th. Ave over Blaze Fork Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 699 4th. Ave over Blaze Fork Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rs 699 4th. Ave over Blaze Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.