US Bridges

26th RD (rs 440) over Irish Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.5N 2.0W of Lillis · Structure no. 000000000580280

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th RD (rs 440) over Irish Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 26th RD (rs 440) over Irish Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries26th RD (rs 440)
CrossesIrish Creek
Location2.5N 2.0W of Lillis
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64425, -96.33337
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2007)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th RD (rs 440) over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th RD (rs 440) over Irish 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 26th RD (rs 440) over Irish Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 26th RD (rs 440) over Irish Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 26th RD (rs 440) over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.