US Bridges

Rs 655 26-G.3 over Parsons Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 5.0N 1.3E of Clifton · Structure no. 000000001010300

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 655 26-G.3 over Parsons Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 655 26-G.3 over Parsons Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 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-G.3
CrossesParsons Creek
Location5.0N 1.3E of Clifton
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63945, -97.25077
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2014)
Projected traffic92 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-G.3 over Parsons Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 655 26-G.3 over 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-G.3 over Parsons Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 655 26-G.3 over Parsons Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 655 26-G.3 over Parsons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.