K15 HWY over Turner Creek
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 4.15 MI NW Cowley Coln · Structure no. 999901500960861
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,679
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K15 HWY over Turner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY over Turner Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 80 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 6,679 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K15 HWY over Turner Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is K15 HWY over Turner 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does K15 HWY over Turner Creek carry?
About 6,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is K15 HWY over Turner Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K15 HWY over Turner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.