US Bridges

K31 K52 HWY over Irish Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 2.19 MI E of K-3 · Structure no. 999903100540191

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K31 K52 HWY over Irish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K31 K52 HWY over Irish Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK31 K52 HWY
CrossesIrish Creek
Location2.19 MI E of K-3
RouteState Highway 31
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08111, -95.02194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2023)
Projected traffic672 by 2044
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 K31 K52 HWY over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is K31 K52 HWY over Irish Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K31 K52 HWY over Irish Creek carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K31 K52 HWY over Irish Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K31 K52 HWY over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.