US Bridges

K15 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.62 MI S of I-135 N JCT · Structure no. 999901500400651

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,130
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 1942, so it is 83 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 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,782 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesSand Creek Drainage
Location0.62 MI S of I-135 N JCT
RouteState Highway 15
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07556, -97.345
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2023)
Projected traffic5,782 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

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 5,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.