US Bridges

Arrowhead Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5W 2.0S of Inman · Structure no. 000590771505480

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrowhead Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Arrowhead Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesArrowhead Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork Ck.
Location0.5W 2.0S of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20274, -97.78419
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 (2020)
Projected traffic65 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 Arrowhead Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrowhead 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 November 2024.

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

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.