K15 HWY over Grouse Creek
GoodCowley County, Kansas · 6.47 MI N US 166 · Structure no. 999901500181011
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 363 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,580
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K15 HWY over Grouse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K15 HWY over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,678 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K15 HWY over Grouse Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is K15 HWY over Grouse 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 K15 HWY over Grouse Creek carry?
About 1,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is K15 HWY over Grouse Creek?
The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K15 HWY over Grouse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.