US Bridges

215th W over Afton Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 215THW 0.5 N of 47THS · Structure no. 000870793006285

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215th W over Afton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 215th W over Afton Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries215th W
CrossesAfton Creek
Location215THW 0.5 N of 47THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61347, -97.58849
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic89 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 215th W over Afton Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215th W over Afton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 215th W over Afton Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 215th W over Afton Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 215th W over Afton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.