Chisholm Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek
FairMcPherson County, Kansas · 1.9E 2.0N of Inman · Structure no. 000590775905400
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chisholm Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chisholm Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chisholm Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chisholm Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Chisholm Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Chisholm Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Chisholm Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.