US Bridges

Rs 2031 8th. Ave over Trib. to Blaze Fork

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.7S of Inman · Structure no. 000000000591000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2031 8th. Ave over Trib. to Blaze Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2031 8th. Ave over Trib. to Blaze Fork in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2031 8th. Ave
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork
Location3.7S of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 2031
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17842, -97.77521
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.5 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2031 8th. Ave over Trib. to Blaze Fork built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2031 8th. Ave 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 2031 8th. Ave over Trib. to Blaze Fork carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2031 8th. Ave over Trib. to Blaze Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2031 8th. Ave over Trib. to Blaze Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.