US Bridges

15 Road (rs 115) over Spring Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 3.0N St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15 Road (rs 115) over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 15 Road (rs 115) over Spring Creek in Cheyenne 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries15 Road (rs 115)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.0N St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82275, -101.79083
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 15 Road (rs 115) over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is 15 Road (rs 115) over Spring 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 15 Road (rs 115) over Spring Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 15 Road (rs 115) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns 15 Road (rs 115) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.