US Bridges

Rs 1063 Arapaho over Blaze Fork Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.7E of Inman · Structure no. 000000000590765

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1063 Arapaho over Blaze Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1063 Arapaho over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1063 Arapaho
CrossesBlaze Fork Creek
Location3.0S 0.7E of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 1063
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18827, -97.7626
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2020)
Projected traffic650 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 1063 Arapaho over Blaze Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1063 Arapaho 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1063 Arapaho over Blaze Fork Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1063 Arapaho over Blaze Fork Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rs 1063 Arapaho over Blaze Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.