US Bridges

Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5W 1.0S of Inman · Structure no. 000590771505460

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBuckskin Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork Ck.
Location0.5W 1.0S of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21724, -97.78542
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
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 Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckskin Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Buckskin Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.