US Bridges

K15 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.81 Mi. N. of US-50 Jct. · Structure no. 999901500400631

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 87 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 9,990 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,260 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesSand Creek Drainage
Location0.81 Mi. N. of US-50 Jct.
RouteState Highway 15
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03667, -97.34278
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,990 (2023)
Projected traffic11,260 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is K15 HWY over Sand 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K15 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage carry?

About 9,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.