US Bridges

K-18 HWY over Mud Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 5.69 MI E Ottawa Coln · Structure no. 999901800210891

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-18 HWY over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-18 HWY over Mud Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesK-18 HWY
CrossesMud Creek
Location5.69 MI E Ottawa Coln
RouteState Highway 18
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03111, -97.26611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2023)
Projected traffic1,014 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 K-18 HWY over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-18 HWY over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K-18 HWY over Mud Creek carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K-18 HWY over Mud Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-18 HWY over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.