US Bridges

K15 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2.68 MI N I70 · Structure no. 999901500210961

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,847
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K15 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,847 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,884 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesMud Creek Drainage
Location2.68 MI N I70
RouteState Highway 15
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97889, -97.21333
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 protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,847 (2023)
Projected traffic1,884 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mud Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.