US Bridges

Rs 655 26-I.2 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 5.0N 3.2E of Clifton · Structure no. 000000001010320

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 655 26-I.2 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 655 26-I.2 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck. in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 655 26-I.2
CrossesTrib. E. Br. Parsons Ck.
Location5.0N 3.2E of Clifton
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63948, -97.21443
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2014)
Projected traffic114 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-I.2 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 655 26-I.2 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 655 26-I.2 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck. carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 655 26-I.2 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 655 26-I.2 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.