US Bridges

Quaker RD over Trib. to Arkansas River

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 2.5N 7.0W of Ford · Structure no. 000290541306200

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker RD over Trib. to Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Quaker RD over Trib. to Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesQuaker RD
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location2.5N 7.0W of Ford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67653, -99.88344
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Quaker RD over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quaker RD over Trib. to Arkansas River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Quaker RD over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quaker RD over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker RD over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.