US Bridges

NE 70th Ave (left) over Dooleyvielle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Stafford County, Kansas · 7.01 MI E US281 Left · Structure no. 000930681005809

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 70th Ave (left) over Dooleyvielle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 70th Ave (left) over Dooleyvielle Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 70th Ave (left)
CrossesDooleyvielle Creek
Location7.01 MI E US281 Left
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyStafford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.955, -98.61861
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NE 70th Ave (left) over Dooleyvielle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 70th Ave (left) over Dooleyvielle Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does NE 70th Ave (left) over Dooleyvielle Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NE 70th Ave (left) over Dooleyvielle Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NE 70th Ave (left) over Dooleyvielle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.