US Bridges

Rs 1816 L15-E36 over Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1236 Old HWY 40 · Structure no. 000000000211010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 L15-E36 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1816 L15-E36 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1816 L15-E36
CrossesCreek
Location1236 Old HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 1816
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92987, -97.16046
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2011)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1816 L15-E36 over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 L15-E36 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 L15-E36 over Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 L15-E36 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 L15-E36 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.