US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · N RD 0.2MI N of 174 RD · Structure no. 0000B04862TB114

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 0915
CrossesTrib Little Soldier Crek
LocationN RD 0.2MI N of 174 RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 915
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36444, -95.79318
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
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 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crek 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 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.