US Bridges

NE 72nd ST over Trib. to Doyle Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 5.5N 10.2E of Newton · Structure no. 000400839705580

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 72nd ST over Trib. to Doyle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 72nd ST over Trib. to Doyle Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 72nd ST
CrossesTrib. to Doyle Creek
Location5.5N 10.2E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13139, -97.15833
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 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 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 NE 72nd ST over Trib. to Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 72nd ST over Trib. to 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 NE 72nd ST over Trib. to Doyle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is NE 72nd ST over Trib. to Doyle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NE 72nd ST over Trib. to Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.