US Bridges

K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage

Fair

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.03MI E Rooks CO Line · Structure no. 999901800710381

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
539
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 1969, so it is 56 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK18 HWY
CrossesParadise Creek Drainage
Location1.03MI E Rooks CO Line
RouteState Highway 18
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19472, -99.02889
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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 539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.