US Bridges

SE 20 ST over Dooleyville Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Kansas · 2.5S 3.5E of Staffard · Structure no. 000930689505860

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 20 ST over Dooleyville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 20 ST over Dooleyville Creek in Stafford 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 20 ST
CrossesDooleyville Creek
Location2.5S 3.5E of Staffard
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92586, -98.53503
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 SE 20 ST over Dooleyville Creek built?

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

What condition is SE 20 ST 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 SE 20 ST over Dooleyville Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 20 ST over Dooleyville Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE 20 ST over Dooleyville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.