US Bridges

K15 HWY over East Emma Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 10.83 MI S Wjct US56 · Structure no. 999901500570301

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over East Emma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY over East Emma Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,111 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesEast Emma Creek
Location10.83 MI S Wjct US56
RouteState Highway 15
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20528, -97.33583
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2023)
Projected traffic2,111 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 East Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is K15 HWY over East Emma 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K15 HWY over East Emma Creek carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over East Emma Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over East Emma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.