Road 15 over Paw Paw Creek
FairPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 1.5N of Howard · Structure no. 000250935006445
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 15 over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 15 over Paw Paw Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 15 over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 15 over Paw Paw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Road 15 over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road 15 over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Road 15 over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.