US Bridges

Rs 39- SE 80 Ave over Dooleyville Creek

FairPosted for load

Stafford County, Kansas · 0.1S of Stafford · Structure no. 000000000930020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 39- SE 80 Ave over Dooleyville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 39- SE 80 Ave over Dooleyville Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 39- SE 80 Ave
CrossesDooleyville Creek
Location0.1S of Stafford
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95407, -98.60034
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2021)
Projected traffic560 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 39- SE 80 Ave over Dooleyville Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 39- SE 80 Ave over Dooleyville 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 39- SE 80 Ave over Dooleyville Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 39- SE 80 Ave over Dooleyville Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 39- SE 80 Ave over Dooleyville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.