US Bridges

Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. Blaze Fork Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.1W 6.0N of Inman · Structure no. 000590769905320

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. Blaze Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEisenhower Rd.
CrossesTrib. Blaze Fork Creek
Location1.1W 6.0N of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3187, -97.79684
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating96.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. Blaze Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. 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 October 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. Blaze Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. Blaze Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.