US Bridges

15th. Street over Trib. to Nugget Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 0.6W of US59 on 15th St. · Structure no. 421850304304010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,255
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th. Street over Trib. to Nugget Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 15th. Street over Trib. to Nugget Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,906 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries15th. Street
CrossesTrib. to Nugget Creek
Location0.6W of US59 on 15th St.
RouteCity Street 4304
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59385, -95.27989
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,255 (2014)
Projected traffic3,906 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15th. Street over Trib. to Nugget Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th. Street over Trib. to Nugget 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 15th. Street over Trib. to Nugget Creek carry?

About 3,255 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 15th. Street over Trib. to Nugget Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns 15th. Street over Trib. to Nugget Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.