US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 0.4KM W.Of 130 & Dewberry · Structure no. 00000000000B106

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Plum Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1006
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.4KM W.Of 130 & Dewberry
RouteFederal Lands Road 1006
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6965, -95.69692
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Plum 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Plum Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.