US Bridges

25-G.4 215 over Parsons Creek

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Washington County, Kansas · 1.5E 6.0N of Clifton · Structure no. 001010829403480

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25-G.4 215 over Parsons Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 25-G.4 215 over Parsons Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries25-G.4 215
CrossesParsons Creek
Location1.5E 6.0N of Clifton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65374, -97.24856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic42 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 25-G.4 215 over Parsons Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25-G.4 215 over Parsons 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 25-G.4 215 over Parsons Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 25-G.4 215 over Parsons Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 25-G.4 215 over Parsons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.