US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 0844 over Tributary-Little Soldier

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · G RD 0.1 MI N of 150th RD · Structure no. 0000B04862TB146

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 0844 over Tributary-Little Soldier is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 0844 over Tributary-Little Soldier in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 0844
CrossesTributary-Little Soldier
LocationG RD 0.1 MI N of 150th RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 844
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31868, -95.9236
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 0844 over Tributary-Little Soldier built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 0844 over Tributary-Little Soldier 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 0844 over Tributary-Little Soldier carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 0844 over Tributary-Little Soldier?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 0844 over Tributary-Little Soldier?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.