US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 909 over Crow Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 50M E of I & 174 · Structure no. 00000000000B213

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 909 over Crow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 909 over Crow Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 909
CrossesCrow Creek
Location50M E of I & 174
RouteFederal Lands Road 909
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36144, -95.88618
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 909 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 909 over Crow 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 909 over Crow Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 909 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 909 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.