US Bridges

Pawnee Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.0N of Peabody · Structure no. 000570849005500

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pawnee Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Doyle Creek
Location1.0E 1.0N of Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 5711
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18908, -97.07928
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic62 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 Pawnee Rd. over Trib. to Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.