US Bridges

K-181 HWY over Bacon Creek Drainage

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.15 MI N of Lincoln Cl · Structure no. 999918100620431

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

About this bridge

K-181 HWY over Bacon Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-181 HWY over Bacon Creek Drainage 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesK-181 HWY
CrossesBacon Creek Drainage
Location1.15 MI N of Lincoln Cl
RouteState Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23389, -98.39889
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed—
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 Bacon Creek Drainage built?

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

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

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

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns K-181 HWY over Bacon Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.