US Bridges

K181 HWY over Bacon Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.90 MI NW Lincoln CO LN · Structure no. 999918100620451

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K181 HWY over Bacon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K181 HWY over Bacon Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesK181 HWY
CrossesBacon Creek
Location0.90 MI NW Lincoln CO LN
RouteState Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23222, -98.39667
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 K181 HWY over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is K181 HWY over Bacon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K181 HWY over Bacon Creek carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K181 HWY over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns K181 HWY over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.