US Bridges

Rs 655 26-E.4 over Trib. to Parsons Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 5.0N 0.6W of Clifton · Structure no. 000000001010287

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 655 26-E.4 over Trib. to Parsons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 655 26-E.4 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.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 655 26-E.4
CrossesTrib. to Parsons Creek
Location5.0N 0.6W of Clifton
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63958, -97.28818
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2014)
Projected traffic56 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-E.4 over Trib. to Parsons Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 655 26-E.4 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 655 26-E.4 over Trib. to Parsons Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 655 26-E.4 over Trib. to Parsons Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 655 26-E.4 over Trib. to Parsons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.