US Bridges

R-29.1 Rs 424 over Doyle Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0N 3.6E of Walton · Structure no. 000000000400390

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-29.1 Rs 424 over Doyle Creek is a concrete slab carrying R-29.1 Rs 424 over Doyle Creek in Harvey 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesR-29.1 Rs 424
CrossesDoyle Creek
Location3.0N 3.6E of Walton
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16028, -97.18889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2006)
Projected traffic305 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R-29.1 Rs 424 over Doyle Creek built?

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

What condition is R-29.1 Rs 424 over Doyle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does R-29.1 Rs 424 over Doyle Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is R-29.1 Rs 424 over Doyle Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns R-29.1 Rs 424 over Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.