US Bridges

115th Street over Island Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 115th ST S of Sam Clark · Structure no. 514301050000312

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

115th Street over Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 115th Street over Island Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries115th Street
CrossesIsland Creek
Location115th ST S of Sam Clark
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19388, -94.84537
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2007)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 115th Street over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 115th Street over Island 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 115th Street over Island Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 115th Street over Island Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 115th Street over Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.