US Bridges

US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 5.36 MI E UP RR (peabody) · Structure no. 999905000570561

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,617
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 1998, so it is 27 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 4,617 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,308 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-50 HWY
CrossesDoyle Creek Drainage
Location5.36 MI E UP RR (peabody)
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19972, -97.02111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,617 (2023)
Projected traffic5,308 by 2044
Trucks54%
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 1998, making it 27 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 4,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.