US Bridges

Eisenhower Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.9E of Inman · Structure no. 000590777905320

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eisenhower Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEisenhower Rd.
CrossesBlaze Fork Creek
Location6.0N 2.9E of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31857, -97.72476
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic34 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Eisenhower Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eisenhower 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Eisenhower Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eisenhower Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?

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

Who owns Eisenhower Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.