US Bridges

Rs 1959 Quail RD over Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 039 0.3 W 1.2S of Vernon · Structure no. 000000001040039

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1959 Quail RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1959 Quail RD over Cherry Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1959 Quail RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location039 0.3 W 1.2S of Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 1959
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96489, -95.66544
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2019)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
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 Rs 1959 Quail RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1959 Quail RD over Cherry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1959 Quail RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1959 Quail RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1959 Quail RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.