US Bridges

IRR BIA Route 1009 over Squaw Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 2.6 K S/W 150th/FOXTAIL · Structure no. 00000000000B126

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA Route 1009 over Squaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA Route 1009 over Squaw Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA Route 1009
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location2.6 K S/W 150th/FOXTAIL
RouteFederal Lands Road 1009
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72528, -95.66861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 Route 1009 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA Route 1009 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 Route 1009 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA Route 1009 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA Route 1009 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.