US Bridges

7th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0W 3.8N of Inman · Structure no. 000590771005362

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 7th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork Ck.
Location1.0W 3.8N of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28688, -97.79611
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic54 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 7th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 7th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 7th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 7th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.