US Bridges

Rs 656 L-21.1 over Peats Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 5.4N 1.0W of Palmer · Structure no. 000000001010350

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 656 L-21.1 over Peats Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 656 L-21.1 over Peats Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 656 L-21.1
CrossesPeats Creek
Location5.4N 1.0W of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 656
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71017, -97.16222
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 656 L-21.1 over Peats Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 656 L-21.1 over Peats Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 656 L-21.1 over Peats Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 656 L-21.1 over Peats Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 656 L-21.1 over Peats Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.