US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 0906 over Little Soldier Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 150th RD 0.1 MI E of O RD · Structure no. 0000B04862TB503

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 0906 over Little Soldier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 0906 over Little Soldier 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 0906
CrossesLittle Soldier Creek
Location150th RD 0.1 MI E of O RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 906
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31826, -95.77314
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic660 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 Little Soldier Creek built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 0906 over Little Soldier 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 0906 over Little Soldier Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 0906 over Little Soldier Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 0906 over Little Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.