US Bridges

10th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.3N 2.0E of Inman · Structure no. 000590777005428

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 10th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries10th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork Ck.
Location0.3N 2.0E of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23471, -97.73852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 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 traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 10th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. 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 10th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. carry?

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

How long is 10th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 10th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.