US Bridges

K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 2.58MI E Rooks CO Line · Structure no. 999901800710401

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
296
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 1938 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 87 years old, older 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 195 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK18 HWY
CrossesParadise Creek Drainage
Location2.58MI E Rooks CO Line
RouteState Highway 18
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18361, -99.00528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2023)
Projected traffic302 by 2044
Trucks22%
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 1938, making it 87 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 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 March 2023.

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

About 296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.