US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 903 over Little Soldier Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 0.5KM W of P & 134 · Structure no. 00000000000B205

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 903 over Little Soldier Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 903 over Little Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 903
CrossesLittle Soldier Creek
Location0.5KM W of P & 134
RouteFederal Lands Road 903
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28883, -95.76177
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 903 over Little Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 903 over Little Soldier 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 903 over Little Soldier Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 903 over Little Soldier Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 903 over Little Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.