Castleton RD over Irish Creek
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.6E of Arlington · Structure no. 000780733805940
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Castleton RD over Irish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Castleton RD over Irish Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Castleton RD over Irish Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Castleton RD 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 Castleton RD over Irish Creek carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Castleton RD over Irish Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Castleton RD over Irish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.