US Bridges

Quivera Rd. over Indian Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.5S of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590783405080

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quivera Rd. over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quivera Rd. over Indian Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQuivera Rd.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.5S of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49266, -97.67781
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Quivera Rd. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quivera Rd. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Quivera Rd. over Indian Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Quivera Rd. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Quivera Rd. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.