US Bridges

Quail Creek Drive over Quail Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 200FTW Tamoshntr&quail · Structure no. 515350230000011

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Creek Drive over Quail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quail Creek Drive over Quail Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesQuail Creek Drive
CrossesQuail Creek
Location200FTW Tamoshntr&quail
RouteCity Street 2966
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94977, -95.28292
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Creek Drive over Quail Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Creek Drive over Quail 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Quail Creek Drive over Quail Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Quail Creek Drive over Quail Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Creek Drive over Quail Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.