US Bridges

Pawnee Rd. over Doyle Creek

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 1.0E of Peabody · Structure no. 000570849005529

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Rd. over Doyle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pawnee Rd. over Doyle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee Rd.
CrossesDoyle Creek
Location1.0E of Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16469, -97.07947
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee 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 February 2025.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pawnee Rd. over Doyle Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee Rd. over Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.