US Bridges

9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0E 2.7S of Inman · Structure no. 000590775005487

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries9th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork Ck.
Location1.0E 2.7S of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19177, -97.75675
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic19 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 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th. 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 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.