US Bridges

K-181 HWY over N Brnch Spillman Crk Dng

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 3.08 NW Lincoln CO LN · Structure no. 999918100620411

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-181 HWY over N Brnch Spillman Crk Dng is a concrete culvert carrying K-181 HWY over N Brnch Spillman Crk Dng in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-181 HWY
CrossesN Brnch Spillman Crk Dng
Location3.08 NW Lincoln CO LN
RouteState Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23389, -98.43472
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-181 HWY over N Brnch Spillman Crk Dng built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-181 HWY over N Brnch Spillman Crk Dng 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 K-181 HWY over N Brnch Spillman Crk Dng carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K-181 HWY over N Brnch Spillman Crk Dng?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-181 HWY over N Brnch Spillman Crk Dng?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.