US Bridges

US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Trib.

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 6.12 MI E UP RR (peabody) · Structure no. 999905000570571

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,617
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Trib. 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-50 HWY
CrossesDoyle Creek Trib.
Location6.12 MI E UP RR (peabody)
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20444, -97.00861
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 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 Trib. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Trib. 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 Trib. carry?

About 4,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 HWY over Doyle Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.