US Bridges

Victory RD 30.46 over Blaze Fork

GoodPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.6E 2.0N of Buhler · Structure no. 000780775005525

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory RD 30.46 over Blaze Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Victory RD 30.46 over Blaze Fork in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVictory RD 30.46
CrossesBlaze Fork
Location0.6E 2.0N of Buhler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16588, -97.75726
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victory RD 30.46 over Blaze Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory RD 30.46 over Blaze Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Victory RD 30.46 over Blaze Fork carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Victory RD 30.46 over Blaze Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Victory RD 30.46 over Blaze Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.