US Bridges

Quail Creek Rd. over Catlin Creek

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 1.5W 6.1S of Marion · Structure no. 000570851005401

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Creek Rd. over Catlin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quail Creek Rd. over Catlin Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesQuail Creek Rd.
CrossesCatlin Creek
Location1.5W 6.1S of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26122, -97.06017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Catlin Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Creek Rd. over Catlin 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Quail Creek Rd. over Catlin Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quail Creek Rd. over Catlin Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Creek Rd. over Catlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.