US Bridges

15th S Local Rd. over Clearwater Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.2E of Garden Plain · Structure no. 000870785306220

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th S Local Rd. over Clearwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 15th S Local Rd. over Clearwater Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries15th S Local Rd.
CrossesClearwater Creek
Location1.2E of Garden Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66343, -97.65643
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

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 Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th S Local Rd. over Clearwater 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 15th S Local Rd. over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 15th S Local Rd. over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 15th S Local Rd. over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.