US Bridges

K15 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3.96 MI N Marion Coln · Structure no. 999901500210511

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 90 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 1,129 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek Drainage
Location3.96 MI N Marion Coln
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66667, -97.22472
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,129 (2023)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Turkey Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is K15 HWY over Turkey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K15 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.