US Bridges

US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.96 MI W of Marion Coln · Structure no. 999905000400801

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,756
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,756 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,023 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-50 HWY
CrossesDoyle Creek Drainage
Location2.96 MI W of Marion Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16417, -97.20194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,756 (2023)
Projected traffic7,023 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage carry?

About 5,756 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.