US Bridges

Turkey Red Rs 380 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Kansas · 2.5N 9.0E of Dighton · Structure no. 000000000510140

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Red Rs 380 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Turkey Red Rs 380 over Walnut Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Red Rs 380
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.5N 9.0E of Dighton
RouteCounty Highway 380
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51646, -100.30264
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Red Rs 380 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Red Rs 380 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Red Rs 380 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.