US Bridges

K-15 HWY over Melvin Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 0.68 MI N Wjct US-36 · Structure no. 999901501010521

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-15 HWY over Melvin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-15 HWY over Melvin Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesK-15 HWY
CrossesMelvin Creek
Location0.68 MI N Wjct US-36
RouteState Highway 15
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82306, -97.17083
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2023)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Melvin Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-15 HWY over Melvin 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 2023.

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

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K-15 HWY over Melvin Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns K-15 HWY over Melvin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.