US Bridges

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

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.7S 1.0W of Inman · Structure no. 000590771005487

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 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 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. 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.
Location2.7S 1.0W of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19312, -97.79372
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 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 1988, making it 37 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 November 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.