US Bridges

K15 HWY over Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 2.59 MI N Wjct US36 · Structure no. 999901501010541

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K15 HWY over Mill Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.59 MI N Wjct US36
RouteState Highway 15
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85056, -97.17167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2023)
Projected traffic702 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
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 K15 HWY over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is K15 HWY over Mill 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 K15 HWY over Mill Creek carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over Mill Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.