US Bridges

Cimarron Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.4E of Inman · Structure no. 000590775405380

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cimarron Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Cimarron Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCimarron Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork Ck.
Location3.0N 1.4E of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27515, -97.75164
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 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic43 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 Cimarron Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cimarron 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 Cimarron Rd. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.