US Bridges

K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage

Fair

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.16MI E Rooks CO Line · Structure no. 999901800710371

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 782 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK18 HWY
CrossesParadise Creek Drainage
Location0.16MI E Rooks CO Line
RouteState Highway 18
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19444, -99.045
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2023)
Projected traffic847 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.