US Bridges

Local 26.0-Q.9 over Trib to Quimbly Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.0W of Wakefield · Structure no. 000140849904100

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 26.0-Q.9 over Trib to Quimbly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 26.0-Q.9 over Trib to Quimbly Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 26.0-Q.9
CrossesTrib to Quimbly Creek
Location0.5S 2.0W of Wakefield
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20528, -97.05631
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic60 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 26.0-Q.9 over Trib to Quimbly Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 26.0-Q.9 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 Local 26.0-Q.9 over Trib to Quimbly Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 26.0-Q.9 over Trib to Quimbly Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 26.0-Q.9 over Trib to Quimbly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.