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K15 HWY over Chapman Creek Drainage

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Dickinson County, Kansas · 0.37 MI N Ejct K18 · Structure no. 999901500210601

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,344
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over Chapman Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY over Chapman Creek Drainage in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesChapman Creek Drainage
Location0.37 MI N Ejct K18
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03694, -97.13
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2023)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Chapman Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is K15 HWY over Chapman Creek Drainage 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 Chapman Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over Chapman Creek Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Chapman Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.