US Bridges

Rs 1063 Arapaho over Trib. to Blaze Fork

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0S of Inman · Structure no. 000000000590770

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1063 Arapaho over Trib. to Blaze Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1063 Arapaho over Trib. to Blaze Fork in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1063 Arapaho
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork
Location3.0S of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 1063
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18819, -97.7747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed18 mi (29 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 Trib. to Blaze Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1063 Arapaho over Trib. to Blaze Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1063 Arapaho over Trib. to Blaze Fork carry?

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

How long is Rs 1063 Arapaho over Trib. to Blaze Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1063 Arapaho over Trib. to Blaze Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.