US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Deep Creek

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 0.4KM E Goldfinch & 140 · Structure no. 00000000000B121

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Deep 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1008
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.4KM E Goldfinch & 140
RouteFederal Lands Road 1008
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71081, -95.6341
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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 1008 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Deep 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 1008 over Deep Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1008 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.