US Bridges

K15 HWY over Dog Creek Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.59 MI N Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999901500871761

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,807
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over Dog Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY over Dog Creek Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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 3,807 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,645 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesDog Creek Drainage
Location0.59 MI N Sumner Coln
RouteState Highway 15
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48139, -97.23667
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,807 (2023)
Projected traffic4,645 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 K15 HWY over Dog Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is K15 HWY over Dog Creek Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does K15 HWY over Dog Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over Dog Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Dog Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.