US Bridges

60 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.2E of Peabody · Structure no. 000000000570270

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 60 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries60 Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Doyle Creek
Location0.5S 1.2E of Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15983, -97.07494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic300 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 60 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is 60 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 60 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 60 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 60 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.