US Bridges

K-15 HWY NB over Spring Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 4.10 MI N Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999901500874381

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-15 HWY NB over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-15 HWY NB over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,495 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,606 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesK-15 HWY NB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.10 MI N Sumner Coln
RouteState Highway 15
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52361, -97.26889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,495 (2023)
Projected traffic5,606 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 K-15 HWY NB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-15 HWY NB over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K-15 HWY NB over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K-15 HWY NB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns K-15 HWY NB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.