US Bridges

Local R.0-28.1 over Trib to Quimbly Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 2.5S 2.0W of Wakefield · Structure no. 000140851004141

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local R.0-28.1 over Trib to Quimbly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local R.0-28.1 over Trib to Quimbly Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 115 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal R.0-28.1
CrossesTrib to Quimbly Creek
Location2.5S 2.0W of Wakefield
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17499, -97.05472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 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 Local R.0-28.1 over Trib to Quimbly Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Local R.0-28.1 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 R.0-28.1 over Trib to Quimbly Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local R.0-28.1 over Trib to Quimbly Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local R.0-28.1 over Trib to Quimbly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.