K-15 HWY over Plum Creek
GoodCowley County, Kansas · .99 MI N - Ncl of Dexter · Structure no. 999901500181001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,580
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-15 HWY over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-15 HWY over Plum Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,678 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-15 HWY over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-15 HWY over Plum 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does K-15 HWY over Plum Creek carry?
About 1,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is K-15 HWY over Plum Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns K-15 HWY over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.