US Bridges

Quail Creek Rd. over Mud Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 4.6N 2.0W of Marion · Structure no. 000570851005169

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Creek Rd. over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Quail Creek Rd. over Mud Creek in Marion 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQuail Creek Rd.
CrossesMud Creek
Location4.6N 2.0W of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42419, -97.05875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic42 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 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 Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Quail Creek Rd. over 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 Mud Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Quail Creek Rd. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Creek Rd. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.