US Bridges

Parallel RD over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 5.0S 4.5W of Haven · Structure no. 000000000780540

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parallel RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Parallel RD over Stream in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParallel RD
CrossesStream
Location5.0S 4.5W of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 558
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82483, -97.87015
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic275 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parallel RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parallel RD over Stream 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 Parallel RD over Stream carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parallel RD over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Parallel RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.