US Bridges

Maple St. over Doyle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · Inside Peabody · Structure no. 000000000570010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple St. over Doyle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Maple St. over Doyle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple St.
CrossesDoyle Creek
LocationInside Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 73
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16172, -97.10401
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic504 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Maple St. over Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple St. over Doyle Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Maple St. over Doyle Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple St. over Doyle Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Maple St. over Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.