US Bridges

15th S Local Rd. over Trib. to Lake Afton

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.0W of Garden Plain · Structure no. 000870781506220

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,403
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th S Local Rd. over Trib. to Lake Afton is a concrete culvert carrying 15th S Local Rd. over Trib. to Lake Afton in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 2,403 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,932 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries15th S Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Lake Afton
Location0.0W of Garden Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66304, -97.68821
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,403 (2022)
Projected traffic2,932 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 15th S Local Rd. over Trib. to Lake Afton built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th S Local Rd. over Trib. to Lake Afton 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 15th S Local Rd. over Trib. to Lake Afton carry?

About 2,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 15th S Local Rd. over Trib. to Lake Afton?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 15th S Local Rd. over Trib. to Lake Afton?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.