US Bridges

K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 9.33 MI E K14 · Structure no. 999901800530261

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
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 1959 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesK18 HWY
CrossesSaline River Drainage
Location9.33 MI E K14
RouteState Highway 18
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03083, -97.99278
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2023)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

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 1,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns K18 HWY over Saline River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.