US Bridges

Turkey Red Rs 380 over Darr Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Kansas · 5.0S 9.0E of Dighton · Structure no. 000000000510120

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Red Rs 380 over Darr Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turkey Red Rs 380 over Darr 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Red Rs 380
CrossesDarr Creek
Location5.0S 9.0E of Dighton
RouteCounty Highway 380
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40448, -100.30106
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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Darr Creek built?

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

What condition is Turkey Red Rs 380 over Darr 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 Darr Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Red Rs 380 over Darr Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Red Rs 380 over Darr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.