US Bridges

K15 HWY over Republican River Drg

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 8.09 MI N K82 · Structure no. 999901500140401

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over Republican River Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY over Republican River Drg in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesRepublican River Drg
Location8.09 MI N K82
RouteState Highway 15
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3375, -97.12778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed—
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 Drg built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is K15 HWY over Republican River Drg?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Republican River Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.