US Bridges

Iris Rd. over Trib. to South Big Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · I.0-3.1 · Structure no. 000160983705645

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iris Rd. over Trib. to South Big Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Iris Rd. over Trib. to South Big Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIris Rd.
CrossesTrib. to South Big Creek
LocationI.0-3.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06933, -95.81203
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Iris Rd. over Trib. to South Big Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iris Rd. over Trib. to South Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Iris Rd. over Trib. to South Big Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Iris Rd. over Trib. to South Big Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Iris Rd. over Trib. to South Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.