US Bridges

Quail Creek Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 5.0E of Tampa · Structure no. 000000000570120

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Creek Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quail Creek Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQuail Creek Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Mud Creek
Location5.0E of Tampa
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54607, -97.05903
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 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 Creek Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Creek Rd. over Trib. to Mud 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Quail Creek Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Quail Creek Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Quail Creek Rd. over Trib. to Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.