US Bridges

Rs 655 26-C.65 over Trib. to Scribner Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 1.3W 5.0N of Vining · Structure no. 000000001010285

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 655 26-C.65 over Trib. to Scribner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 655 26-C.65 over Trib. to Scribner Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 655 26-C.65
CrossesTrib. to Scribner Creek
Location1.3W 5.0N of Vining
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63984, -97.31977
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 655 26-C.65 over Trib. to Scribner Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 655 26-C.65 over Trib. to Scribner 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 655 26-C.65 over Trib. to Scribner Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 655 26-C.65 over Trib. to Scribner Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 655 26-C.65 over Trib. to Scribner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.