Dakota Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek
GoodMcPherson County, Kansas · 2.2E 5.0N of Inman · Structure no. 000590777305340
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dakota Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dakota Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Dakota Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dakota Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Dakota Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Dakota Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Dakota Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.