US Bridges

K-15 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 4.53 MI N K-4 · Structure no. 999901500210901

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,118
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-15 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-15 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,118 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,164 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-15 HWY
CrossesWest Branch Turkey Creek
Location4.53 MI N K-4
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7475, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2023)
Projected traffic1,164 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-15 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-15 HWY over West Branch Turkey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K-15 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is K-15 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-15 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.