US Bridges

Quail RD over Oak Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.2S 2.2E of Concordia · Structure no. 000150789703620

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail RD over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quail RD over Oak Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesQuail RD
CrossesOak Creek
Location1.2S 2.2E of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 1516
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55363, -97.61758
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Quail RD over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail RD over Oak 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Quail RD over Oak Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Quail RD over Oak Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Quail RD over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.