US Bridges

Fox Road over Darnells Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0E of Westmoreland · Structure no. 000750923203800

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Road over Darnells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Road over Darnells Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Road
CrossesDarnells Creek
Location2.0N 2.0E of Westmoreland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42158, -96.36667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Road over Darnells Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Road over Darnells 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Road over Darnells Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Fox Road over Darnells Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Road over Darnells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.