US Bridges

K-18 167th Street over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.0W 0.7N of Leavenworth · Structure no. 000000000520270

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,015
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-18 167th Street over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying K-18 167th Street over Unnamed Stream in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK-18 167th Street
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.0W 0.7N of Leavenworth
RouteCounty Highway 392
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35815, -94.96433
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2020)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K-18 167th Street over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-18 167th Street over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does K-18 167th Street over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K-18 167th Street over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns K-18 167th Street over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.