US Bridges

30-F.6 276 over Parsons Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 0.7E 1.0N of Clifton · Structure no. 001010827603580

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30-F.6 276 over Parsons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 30-F.6 276 over Parsons Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30-F.6 276
CrossesParsons Creek
Location0.7E 1.0N of Clifton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58126, -97.26335
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30-F.6 276 over Parsons Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30-F.6 276 over Parsons 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 30-F.6 276 over Parsons Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 30-F.6 276 over Parsons Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 30-F.6 276 over Parsons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.