US Bridges

15-N.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 3.2N 2.5W of Bazaar · Structure no. 000090901605320

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15-N.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 15-N.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries15-N.7 Local Rd.
CrossesBuck Creek
Location3.2N 2.5W of Bazaar
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31855, -96.56758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 15-N.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15-N.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 15-N.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 15-N.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 15-N.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.