US Bridges

US56 K15 HWY over S. Cottonwood River Drg.

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 0.71 MI E Wjct K15 · Structure no. 999905600570131

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,882
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 K15 HWY over S. Cottonwood River Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying US56 K15 HWY over S. Cottonwood River Drg. in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 76 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 3,882 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,737 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS56 K15 HWY
CrossesS. Cottonwood River Drg.
Location0.71 MI E Wjct K15
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36222, -97.32194
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,882 (2023)
Projected traffic4,737 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 US56 K15 HWY over S. Cottonwood River Drg. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US56 K15 HWY over S. Cottonwood River Drg. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US56 K15 HWY over S. Cottonwood River Drg. carry?

About 3,882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US56 K15 HWY over S. Cottonwood River Drg.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US56 K15 HWY over S. Cottonwood River Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.