US Bridges

DOGWOOD(27.1-DD.0) over Irish Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.1E of Lillis · Structure no. 000580931103580

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

DOGWOOD(27.1-DD.0) over Irish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying DOGWOOD(27.1-DD.0) 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 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDOGWOOD(27.1-DD.0)
CrossesIrish Creek
Location2.0S 0.1E of Lillis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58079, -96.29411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 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 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 DOGWOOD(27.1-DD.0) over Irish Creek built?

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

What condition is DOGWOOD(27.1-DD.0) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does DOGWOOD(27.1-DD.0) over Irish Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is DOGWOOD(27.1-DD.0) over Irish Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns DOGWOOD(27.1-DD.0) over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.