K18 HWY over Beaver Creek
GoodLincoln County, Kansas · 3.73 MI E K14 · Structure no. 999901800530431
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,151
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K18 HWY over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K18 HWY over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,272 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K18 HWY over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is K18 HWY over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is K18 HWY over Beaver 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 K18 HWY over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.