US Bridges

Utah RD (rs 441) over Irish Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.5S 2.5W of Vliets · Structure no. 000000000580310

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utah RD (rs 441) over Irish Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Utah RD (rs 441) over Irish Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUtah RD (rs 441)
CrossesIrish Creek
Location2.5S 2.5W of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 441
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68317, -96.37898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2007)
Projected traffic123 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Utah RD (rs 441) over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utah RD (rs 441) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Utah RD (rs 441) over Irish Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Utah RD (rs 441) over Irish Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Utah RD (rs 441) over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.