Blue Bird Road over Middle Fork Lake Creek
GoodWallace County, Kansas · 13.0N 2.6W Sharon Springs · Structure no. 000000001000017
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Bird Road over Middle Fork Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Bird Road over Middle Fork Lake Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Bird Road over Middle Fork Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Bird Road over Middle Fork Lake 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Bird Road over Middle Fork Lake Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Blue Bird Road over Middle Fork Lake Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Bird Road over Middle Fork Lake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.