US Bridges

Rs 1158 over Irish Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.1W of Xenia · Structure no. 000000000060300

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1158 over Irish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1158 over Irish Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1158
CrossesIrish Creek
Location2.0N 1.1W of Xenia
RouteCounty Highway 1158
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02334, -95.00628
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2006)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1158 over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1158 over Irish 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1158 over Irish Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1158 over Irish Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1158 over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.