US Bridges

Kiowa Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.7E of Windom · Structure no. 000590765705260

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiowa Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kiowa Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKiowa Rd.
CrossesBlaze Fork Creek
Location1.0S 3.7E of Windom
RouteCounty Highway 331
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36244, -97.83797
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Kiowa Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiowa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kiowa Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kiowa Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kiowa Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.