US Bridges

Irish Crk RD 38.85 over Gar Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.3S of Haven · Structure no. 000780771905920

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Crk RD 38.85 over Gar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irish Crk RD 38.85 over Gar Creek in Reno 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 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIrish Crk RD 38.85
CrossesGar Creek
Location1.3S of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88307, -97.77804
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2021)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irish Crk RD 38.85 over Gar Creek built?

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

What condition is Irish Crk RD 38.85 over Gar 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 38.85 over Gar Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irish Crk RD 38.85 over Gar Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Crk RD 38.85 over Gar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.