IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Trash Creek
PoorBrown County, Kansas · 0.8KM W Goldfinch & 140 · Structure no. 00000000000B119
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Trash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Trash Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Trash Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Trash Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Trash Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Trash Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Trash Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.