Quail over Indian Creek
FairElk County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.7W of Fall River · Structure no. 000000000250330
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quail over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quail over Indian Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Quail over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quail over Indian 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Quail over Indian Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Quail over Indian Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Quail over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.