US Bridges

6th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.0W of Inman · Structure no. 000590769005480

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork is a concrete culvert carrying 6th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork
Location2.0S 2.0W of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20248, -97.81148
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
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 6th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork 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 6th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 6th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 6th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.