US Bridges

SH-15 Stillwell over Trib. to Stranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.9N of Linwood · Structure no. 000521067304322

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-15 Stillwell over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-15 Stillwell over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesSH-15 Stillwell
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location2.9N of Linwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04076, -95.0329
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SH-15 Stillwell over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-15 Stillwell over Trib. to Stranger 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH-15 Stillwell over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SH-15 Stillwell over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SH-15 Stillwell over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.