US Bridges

Rs 654 F-29.7 over Trib. to Parsons Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 1.0N of Clifton · Structure no. 000000001010243

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 654 F-29.7 over Trib. to Parsons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 654 F-29.7 over Trib. to Parsons Creek in Washington 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 654 F-29.7
CrossesTrib. to Parsons Creek
Location1.0N of Clifton
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5839, -97.27496
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2014)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
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 Rs 654 F-29.7 over Trib. to Parsons Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 654 F-29.7 over Trib. to Parsons Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 654 F-29.7 over Trib. to Parsons Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 654 F-29.7 over Trib. to Parsons Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 654 F-29.7 over Trib. to Parsons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.