K15 HWY over Chapman Creek Drainage
GoodDickinson County, Kansas · 2.36 MI N Ejct K18 · Structure no. 999901500210611
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 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 tee beam 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 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns K15 HWY over Chapman Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.