US Bridges

Indigo Rd. over Doyle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.5N 5.7W of Peabody · Structure no. 000000000570160

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indigo Rd. over Doyle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Indigo Rd. 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 1,165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndigo Rd.
CrossesDoyle Creek
Location0.5N 5.7W of Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 422
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18439, -97.20808
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Indigo Rd. over Doyle Creek built?

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

What condition is Indigo Rd. 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 January 2025.

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

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Indigo Rd. over Doyle Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Indigo Rd. over Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.