US Bridges

Turkey Red Rs 380 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Kansas · 9.0S 9.0E of Dighton · Structure no. 000000000510110

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Red Rs 380 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turkey Red Rs 380 over Spring Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Red Rs 380
CrossesSpring Creek
Location9.0S 9.0E of Dighton
RouteCounty Highway 380
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35361, -100.29972
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Red Rs 380 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Red Rs 380 over Spring 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 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Red Rs 380 over Spring Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Turkey Red Rs 380 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Red Rs 380 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.