US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 903 over Meadowlark Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 0.5KM E of O & 134 · Structure no. 00000000000B249

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 903 over Meadowlark Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 903 over Meadowlark Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 903
CrossesMeadowlark Creek
Location0.5KM E of O & 134
RouteFederal Lands Road 903
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28907, -95.76927
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 Meadowlark Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 903 over Meadowlark 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 903 over Meadowlark Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 903 over Meadowlark Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 903 over Meadowlark Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.