Road 18 over Creek
GoodMeade County, Kansas · S.W. Edge of Meade · Structure no. 000600489006744
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 18 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 18 over Creek in Meade 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 18 over Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 18 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Road 18 over Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 18 over Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Road 18 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.