US Bridges

Rs 654 F-21.1 over Trib. to Parsons Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 9.9N of Clifton · Structure no. 000000001010250

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 654 F-21.1 over Trib. to Parsons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 654 F-21.1 over Trib. to Parsons Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 654 F-21.1
CrossesTrib. to Parsons Creek
Location9.9N of Clifton
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71165, -97.27492
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2014)
Projected traffic204 by 2043
Trucks1%
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-21.1 over Trib. to Parsons Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 654 F-21.1 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-21.1 over Trib. to Parsons Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 654 F-21.1 over Trib. to Parsons Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 654 F-21.1 over Trib. to Parsons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.