Rs 18 over Coal Creek
GoodAtchison County, Kansas · 3.6E 2.0S of Arrington · Structure no. 00000000003B040
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 18 over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 18 over Coal Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 18 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 18 over Coal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 18 over Coal Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rs 18 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 18 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.