US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 0906 over James Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Kansas · 150 Rd. 0.7 MI E of K Rd. · Structure no. 0000B04862TB140

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 0906 over James Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 0906 over James 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 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 0906
CrossesJames Creek
Location150 Rd. 0.7 MI E of K Rd.
RouteFederal Lands Road 906
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31815, -95.83728
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 0906 over James Creek built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 0906 over James 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 0906 over James Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 0906 over James Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 0906 over James Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.