US Bridges

Clinton Parkway over Atchison Tributary

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · .78 Mi. W US59 · Structure no. 415350233210014

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,560
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Parkway over Atchison Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Clinton Parkway over Atchison Tributary in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,970 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 229 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClinton Parkway
CrossesAtchison Tributary
Location.78 Mi. W US59
RouteCity Street 3210
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94269, -95.2751
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width229 ft (69.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,560 (2013)
Projected traffic27,970 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Clinton Parkway over Atchison Tributary built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton Parkway over Atchison Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Clinton Parkway over Atchison Tributary carry?

About 22,560 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Parkway over Atchison Tributary?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 229 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Parkway over Atchison Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.