US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib. Little Soldier Crk

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · N Rd. 0.7 Mi. N of 134 RD · Structure no. 0000B04862TB130

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib. Little Soldier Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib. Little Soldier Crk 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 0915
CrossesTrib. Little Soldier Crk
LocationN Rd. 0.7 Mi. N of 134 RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 915
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29874, -95.79348
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, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crk built?

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

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib. Little Soldier Crk?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.