US Bridges

Turkey Creek Rd. over Doyle Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.5W of Florence · Structure no. 000000000570020

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Creek Rd. over Doyle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Creek Rd. over Doyle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Creek Rd.
CrossesDoyle Creek
Location3.0S 3.5W of Florence
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20254, -96.99636
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.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Creek Rd. over Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Creek Rd. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Turkey Creek Rd. over Doyle Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Turkey Creek Rd. over Doyle Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Creek Rd. over Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.