US Bridges

K15 HWY over Crabb Creek Drainage

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.85 MI N US166 · Structure no. 999901500180521

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over Crabb Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY over Crabb Creek Drainage in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesCrabb Creek Drainage
Location2.85 MI N US166
RouteState Highway 15
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15194, -96.715
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2023)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Crabb Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is K15 HWY over Crabb Creek Drainage 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 K15 HWY over Crabb Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over Crabb Creek Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Crabb Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.