US Bridges

Road 15 over Creek

Good

Meade County, Kansas · 3.3W 9.8S of Meade · Structure no. 000600483006927

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 15 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 15 over Creek in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoad 15
CrossesCreek
Location3.3W 9.8S of Meade
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.144, -100.3989
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Road 15 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 15 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Road 15 over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 15 over Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road 15 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.