US Bridges

Wagonwheel Rd. over Doyle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.0W of Florence · Structure no. 000570863005445

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagonwheel Rd. over Doyle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagonwheel Rd. over Doyle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWagonwheel Rd.
CrossesDoyle Creek
Location1.0S 1.0W of Florence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.22536, -96.95069
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic27 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 Wagonwheel Rd. over Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagonwheel Rd. over 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 Wagonwheel Rd. over Doyle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wagonwheel Rd. over Doyle Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wagonwheel Rd. over Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.