US Bridges

K18 HWY over Yauger Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 0.61 MI E K14 · Structure no. 999901800530221

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,261
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K18 HWY over Yauger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K18 HWY over Yauger Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,261 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,393 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesK18 HWY
CrossesYauger Creek
Location0.61 MI E K14
RouteState Highway 18
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04972, -98.14056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,261 (2023)
Projected traffic1,393 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 Yauger Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is K18 HWY over Yauger 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K18 HWY over Yauger Creek carry?

About 1,261 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K18 HWY over Yauger Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns K18 HWY over Yauger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.