US Bridges

Parallel Rd. over Scribner Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 0.8W of Vining · Structure no. 000140823103600

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parallel Rd. over Scribner Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parallel Rd. over Scribner Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParallel Rd.
CrossesScribner Creek
Location0.8W of Vining
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56689, -97.31079
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3.6 US tons
Inventory rating1.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$540,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parallel Rd. over Scribner Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parallel Rd. over Scribner 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Parallel Rd. over Scribner Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Parallel Rd. over Scribner Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Parallel Rd. over Scribner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.