US Bridges

K-181 HWY over Carr Creek Drainage

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 11.93 MI NW Lincoln CO LN · Structure no. 999918100620421

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-181 HWY over Carr Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-181 HWY over Carr Creek Drainage in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-181 HWY
CrossesCarr Creek Drainage
Location11.93 MI NW Lincoln CO LN
RouteState Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33306, -98.47083
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 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2023)
Projected traffic390 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 Carr Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-181 HWY over Carr Creek Drainage 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 Carr Creek Drainage carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K-181 HWY over Carr Creek Drainage?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-181 HWY over Carr Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.