US Bridges

K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 2.90 MI E Russell Coln · Structure no. 999901800530141

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
549
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage in Lincoln 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.

It carries about 549 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK18 HWY
CrossesSaline River Drainage
Location2.90 MI E Russell Coln
RouteState Highway 18
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03028, -98.43222
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2023)
Projected traffic595 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage built?

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

What condition is K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.