US Bridges

K-181 HWY over Twin Creek

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 5.99MI S US24 · Structure no. 999918100710541

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-181 HWY over Twin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-181 HWY over Twin Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK-181 HWY
CrossesTwin Creek
Location5.99MI S US24
RouteState Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42306, -98.54528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2023)
Projected traffic379 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 Twin Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-181 HWY over Twin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does K-181 HWY over Twin Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K-181 HWY over Twin Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-181 HWY over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.