US Bridges

28th RD (27.0-Z.9) over Trib. to Irish Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.1N of Lillis · Structure no. 000580931003509

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th RD (27.0-Z.9) over Trib. to Irish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 28th RD (27.0-Z.9) over Trib. to Irish Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries28th RD (27.0-Z.9)
CrossesTrib. to Irish Creek
Location1.1N of Lillis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62533, -96.29562
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th RD (27.0-Z.9) over Trib. to Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th RD (27.0-Z.9) over Trib. to 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 28th RD (27.0-Z.9) over Trib. to Irish Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 28th RD (27.0-Z.9) over Trib. to Irish Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 28th RD (27.0-Z.9) over Trib. to Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.