US Bridges

Rs 1095 I-23.4 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 3.1N 4.0W of Palmer · Structure no. 000000001010430

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1095 I-23.4 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1095 I-23.4 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1095 I-23.4
CrossesTrib. E. Br. Parsons Ck.
Location3.1N 4.0W of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 1095
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67817, -97.21897
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 geometry7: Better than 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic96 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 1095 I-23.4 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck. built?

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

What condition is Rs 1095 I-23.4 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck. 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 1095 I-23.4 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1095 I-23.4 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1095 I-23.4 over Trib. E. Br. Parsons Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.