US Bridges

Arlington RD.19.68 over Irish Creek

PoorPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.5E of Arlington · Structure no. 000000000780340

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington RD.19.68 over Irish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Arlington RD.19.68 over Irish Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 363 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington RD.19.68
CrossesIrish Creek
Location1.5E of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 556
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89769, -98.12961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington RD.19.68 over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington RD.19.68 over Irish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Arlington RD.19.68 over Irish Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arlington RD.19.68 over Irish Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington RD.19.68 over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.