US Bridges

K15 HWY over Republican River Drn

Fair

Clay County, Kansas · 7.89 MI N K82 · Structure no. 999901500140171

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over Republican River Drn is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY over Republican River Drn in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesRepublican River Drn
Location7.89 MI N K82
RouteState Highway 15
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33417, -97.12778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2023)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K15 HWY over Republican River Drn built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is K15 HWY over Republican River Drn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K15 HWY over Republican River Drn carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over Republican River Drn?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Republican River Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.