US Bridges

K15 HWY over W Branch Turkey CR Drg.

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 6.74 MI N K4 · Structure no. 999901500210541

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,324
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over W Branch Turkey CR Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY over W Branch Turkey CR Drg. in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesW Branch Turkey CR Drg.
Location6.74 MI N K4
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77944, -97.22361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,324 (2023)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 W Branch Turkey CR Drg. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is K15 HWY over W Branch Turkey CR Drg. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K15 HWY over W Branch Turkey CR Drg. carry?

About 1,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over W Branch Turkey CR Drg.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over W Branch Turkey CR Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.