US Bridges

Carlson Rd. 15 over Trib. to Cross Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.0N of Rossville · Structure no. 000890969004109

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlson Rd. 15 over Trib. to Cross Creek is a steel culvert carrying Carlson Rd. 15 over Trib. to Cross Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarlson Rd. 15
CrossesTrib. to Cross Creek
Location4.0N of Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18836, -95.94269
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Carlson Rd. 15 over Trib. to Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlson Rd. 15 over Trib. to Cross 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Carlson Rd. 15 over Trib. to Cross Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Carlson Rd. 15 over Trib. to Cross Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Carlson Rd. 15 over Trib. to Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.