US Bridges

Wildcat 23.4-X.0 over Irish Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.0 S 1.5 W of Vliets_ · Structure no. 000580923403461

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildcat 23.4-X.0 over Irish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wildcat 23.4-X.0 over Irish Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWildcat 23.4-X.0
CrossesIrish Creek
Location3.0 S 1.5 W of Vliets_
RouteCounty Highway 1546
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66807, -96.36401
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wildcat 23.4-X.0 over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildcat 23.4-X.0 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wildcat 23.4-X.0 over Irish Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Wildcat 23.4-X.0 over Irish Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wildcat 23.4-X.0 over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.