US Bridges

Cheyenne Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.3W of Inman · Structure no. 000590769705420

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheyenne Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cheyenne Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCheyenne Rd.
CrossesBlaze Fork Creek
Location1.0N 1.3W of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24634, -97.79891
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cheyenne Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheyenne 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 November 2024.

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

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cheyenne Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cheyenne Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.