K18 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage
GoodDickinson County, Kansas · 7.93 MI E Ottawa Coln · Structure no. 999901800210661
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 831
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K18 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K18 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K18 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is K18 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage 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 K18 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage carry?
About 831 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is K18 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns K18 HWY over Mud Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.