US Bridges

30 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.5W of Peabody · Structure no. 000000000570700

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 30 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, 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 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30 Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Doyle Creek
Location3.0S 1.5W of Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11636, -97.12378
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2019)
Projected traffic199 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 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 30 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek built?

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

What condition is 30 Rd. over Trib. to 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 30 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 30 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 30 Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.