US Bridges

Rs 315 19 over Post Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.0S of Willard · Structure no. 000000000890120

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 315 19 over Post Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 315 19 over Post Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,665 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 315 19
CrossesPost Creek
Location1.0S of Willard
RouteCounty Highway 315
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07886, -95.94662
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2020)
Projected traffic2,665 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Rs 315 19 over Post Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 315 19 over Post 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 315 19 over Post Creek carry?

About 2,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 315 19 over Post Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 315 19 over Post Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.