US Bridges

K181 HWY over West Twin Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 7.29 MI NE Russell Coln · Structure no. 999918100530301

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
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 1971, so it is 54 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK181 HWY
CrossesWest Twin Creek
Location7.29 MI NE Russell Coln
RouteState Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98889, -98.39306
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2023)
Projected traffic445 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1971, making it 54 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 436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K181 HWY over West Twin Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K181 HWY over West Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.