US Bridges

Quail over Indian Creek

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.7W of Fall River · Structure no. 000000000250460

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
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 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesQuail
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4.0S 0.7W of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 1541
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54652, -96.04555
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Quail over Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Quail over Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Quail over Indian Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52 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.