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K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage

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McPherson County, Kansas · 8.3 MI NE of Reno Coline · Structure no. 999906100591311

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage 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 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,542 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 238 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-61 HWY
CrossesBlaze Fork Drainage
Location8.3 MI NE of Reno Coline
RouteState Highway 61
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27583, -97.74444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width238 ft (72.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2023)
Projected traffic4,542 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 238 ft wide.

Who owns K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.