US Bridges

K181 HWY over West Twin Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 4.03 MI E Russell Coln · Structure no. 999918100530291

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K181 HWY over West Twin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K181 HWY over West Twin Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK181 HWY
CrossesWest Twin Creek
Location4.03 MI E Russell Coln
RouteState Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9575, -98.41333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2023)
Projected traffic141 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 K181 HWY over West Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is K181 HWY over West Twin 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 K181 HWY over West Twin Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K181 HWY over West Twin Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K181 HWY over West Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.