US Bridges

Rs 655 26-J.7 over Trib. Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.3W of Palmer · Structure no. 000000001010330

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 655 26-J.7 over Trib. Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 655 26-J.7 over Trib. Spring Creek 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 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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-J.7
CrossesTrib. Spring Creek
Location0.5N 2.3W of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63946, -97.18757
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 rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 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 traffic107 (2014)
Projected traffic128 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-J.7 over Trib. Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 655 26-J.7 over Trib. Spring 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-J.7 over Trib. Spring Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 655 26-J.7 over Trib. Spring Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 655 26-J.7 over Trib. Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.