US Bridges

US24 HWY over Doyle Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 4.53 M E Broadway(belvue) · Structure no. 999902400750171

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,197
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Doyle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US24 HWY over Doyle Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 4,197 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,021 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesDoyle Creek
Location4.53 M E Broadway(belvue)
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.205, -96.09722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,197 (2023)
Projected traffic5,021 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 US24 HWY over Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US24 HWY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Doyle Creek carry?

About 4,197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Doyle Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.