US Bridges

Quail RD (rs 127) over Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Logan County, Kansas · 5.0S 2.0W of Mcallaster · Structure no. 000000000550001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail RD (rs 127) over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quail RD (rs 127) over Turkey Creek in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQuail RD (rs 127)
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location5.0S 2.0W of Mcallaster
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyLogan County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93272, -101.42449
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail RD (rs 127) over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail RD (rs 127) over Turkey 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Quail RD (rs 127) over Turkey Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Quail RD (rs 127) over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Quail RD (rs 127) over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.