US Bridges

Darling Road over Doyle Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0W of St. Marys · Structure no. 000750951904103

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darling Road over Doyle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Darling Road over Doyle Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDarling Road
CrossesDoyle Creek
Location1.0W of St. Marys
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19871, -96.09313
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Darling Road over Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darling Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Darling Road over Doyle Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Darling Road over Doyle Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Darling Road over Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.