US Bridges

K-15 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.81 MI N Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999901500874561

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,316
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-15 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-15 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage 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 4,316 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,403 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 204 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-15 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location1.81 MI N Sumner Coln
RouteState Highway 15
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49417, -97.25222
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width204 ft (62.2 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,316 (2023)
Projected traffic4,403 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Arkansas River Drainage built?

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

What condition is K-15 HWY over Arkansas River 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 K-15 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 4,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K-15 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 204 ft wide.

Who owns K-15 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.