US Bridges

Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Irish Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 0.5W of Lillis · Structure no. 000000000580510

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Irish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Irish Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBobcat Ln(rs 1226)
CrossesIrish Creek
Location0.5W of Lillis
RouteCounty Highway 1226
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60977, -96.30424
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2007)
Projected traffic226 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) 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 Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Irish Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Irish Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bobcat Ln(rs 1226) over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.