US Bridges

Irra Minor M-221 over Banner Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 3.5W 1.1S of Holton · Structure no. 000430983003761

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irra Minor M-221 over Banner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irra Minor M-221 over Banner Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIrra Minor M-221
CrossesBanner Creek
Location3.5W 1.1S of Holton
RouteCounty Highway 4301
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44795, -95.81167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irra Minor M-221 over Banner Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irra Minor M-221 over Banner 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Irra Minor M-221 over Banner Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Irra Minor M-221 over Banner Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Irra Minor M-221 over Banner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.