US Bridges

US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 2.91 MI E Harvey Coln · Structure no. 999905000570521

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,097
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,097 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,860 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-50 HWY
CrossesDoyle Creek Drainage
Location2.91 MI E Harvey Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.175, -97.09944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,097 (2023)
Projected traffic5,860 by 2044
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage carry?

About 5,097 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.