US Bridges

18th RD (17.0-A.7) over Mission Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 7.0W of Summerfield · Structure no. 000580911003008

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th RD (17.0-A.7) over Mission Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 18th RD (17.0-A.7) over Mission Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries18th RD (17.0-A.7)
CrossesMission Creek
Location7.0W of Summerfield
RouteCounty Highway 5813
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99022, -96.48252
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 18th RD (17.0-A.7) over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th RD (17.0-A.7) over Mission Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 18th RD (17.0-A.7) over Mission Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 18th RD (17.0-A.7) over Mission Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 18th RD (17.0-A.7) over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.