US Bridges

High Point RD.9.05 over Irish Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0E 2.8S of Arlington · Structure no. 000780735005949

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Point RD.9.05 over Irish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Point RD.9.05 over Irish Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHigh Point RD.9.05
CrossesIrish Creek
Location3.0E 2.8S of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85465, -98.12361
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks5%
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$260,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Point RD.9.05 over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Point RD.9.05 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does High Point RD.9.05 over Irish Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High Point RD.9.05 over Irish Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns High Point RD.9.05 over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.