US Bridges

Irra Rs 719 K 228 over Banner Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 3.2S of Circleville · Structure no. 000000000430250

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irra Rs 719 K 228 over Banner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irra Rs 719 K 228 over Banner Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIrra Rs 719 K 228
CrossesBanner Creek
Location3.2S of Circleville
RouteCounty Highway 719
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4603, -95.84889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2018)
Projected traffic227 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Irra Rs 719 K 228 over Banner Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irra Rs 719 K 228 over Banner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Irra Rs 719 K 228 over Banner Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Irra Rs 719 K 228 over Banner Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Irra Rs 719 K 228 over Banner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.