US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 901 over Owl Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 0.5KM E of J & 126 · Structure no. 00000000000B253

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 901 over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 901 over Owl Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 901
CrossesOwl Creek
Location0.5KM E of J & 126
RouteFederal Lands Road 901
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27453, -95.86486
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 901 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 901 over Owl 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 901 over Owl Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 901 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 901 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.