US Bridges

P-15.6 Local over Dry Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.6W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400809405580

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P-15.6 Local over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying P-15.6 Local over Dry Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesP-15.6 Local
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.0S 0.6W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13024, -97.43381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic234 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P-15.6 Local over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is P-15.6 Local over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does P-15.6 Local over Dry Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is P-15.6 Local over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns P-15.6 Local over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.