US Bridges

Irra Local Q-113 over Spring Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.5W 0.4N of Hoyt · Structure no. 000430991004026

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irra Local Q-113 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irra Local Q-113 over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIrra Local Q-113
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5W 0.4N of Hoyt
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.25046, -95.7383
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irra Local Q-113 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Irra Local Q-113 over Spring 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Irra Local Q-113 over Spring Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Irra Local Q-113 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Irra Local Q-113 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.