US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1010 over Squaw Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.0KM W 150 & Foxtail · Structure no. 00000000000B125

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1010 over Squaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 1010 over Squaw Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1010
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location1.0KM W 150 & Foxtail
RouteFederal Lands Road 1010
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73977, -95.66888
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic105 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 1010 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1010 over Squaw 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1010 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1010 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1010 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.