US Bridges

Minor Q.0-27.5 over Trib to Quimbly Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0S 3.0W of Wakefield · Structure no. 000140849004125

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Q.0-27.5 over Trib to Quimbly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Q.0-27.5 over Trib to Quimbly Creek in Clay 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Q.0-27.5
CrossesTrib to Quimbly Creek
Location2.0S 3.0W of Wakefield
RouteCounty Highway 1413
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18348, -97.07342
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Q.0-27.5 over Trib to Quimbly Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Q.0-27.5 over Trib to Quimbly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Q.0-27.5 over Trib to Quimbly Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Minor Q.0-27.5 over Trib to Quimbly Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Q.0-27.5 over Trib to Quimbly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.