US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 0934 over Big Elm Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · Q Rd. 0.3 Mi. N of 150 RD · Structure no. 0000B04862TB136

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 0934 over Big Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 0934 over Big Elm Creek 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 0934
CrossesBig Elm Creek
LocationQ Rd. 0.3 Mi. N of 150 RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 934
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32202, -95.73839
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic220 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 0934 over Big Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 0934 over Big Elm 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 0934 over Big Elm Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 0934 over Big Elm Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 0934 over Big Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.