US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0E 2.8S of Inman · Structure no. 000590777005487

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
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 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. 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.
Location2.0E 2.8S of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19272, -97.73826
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 1975, making it 50 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 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.