US Bridges

Quail RD(26.2-R.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0E of Vliets · Structure no. 000580929203340

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail RD(26.2-R.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quail RD(26.2-R.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesQuail RD(26.2-R.0)
CrossesTrib Nfb Vermillion Riv.
Location3.0N 1.0E of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75496, -96.31089
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail RD(26.2-R.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail RD(26.2-R.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Quail RD(26.2-R.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Quail RD(26.2-R.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Quail RD(26.2-R.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.