US Bridges

Irish Crk RD 30.50 over Crow Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.0N of Castleton · Structure no. 000780755505920

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Crk RD 30.50 over Crow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irish Crk RD 30.50 over Crow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIrish Crk RD 30.50
CrossesCrow Creek
Location2.0E 1.0N of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88311, -97.93143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2021)
Projected traffic50 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 Irish Crk RD 30.50 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irish Crk RD 30.50 over Crow 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 Irish Crk RD 30.50 over Crow Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irish Crk RD 30.50 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Crk RD 30.50 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.