US Bridges

Rs 657 R-8.5 over Devils Creek

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Washington County, Kansas · 5.5N of Washington · Structure no. 000000001010370

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 657 R-8.5 over Devils Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 657 R-8.5 over Devils Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 657 R-8.5
CrossesDevils Creek
Location5.5N of Washington
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89443, -97.04944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2014)
Projected traffic228 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 657 R-8.5 over Devils Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 657 R-8.5 over Devils 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 657 R-8.5 over Devils Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 657 R-8.5 over Devils Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 657 R-8.5 over Devils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.