US Bridges

Rs 518 over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ottawa County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.9W of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000000000720295

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 518 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 518 over Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 518
CrossesCreek
Location1.0N 3.9W of Minneapolis
RouteCounty Highway 518
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14673, -97.77921
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2000)
Projected traffic620 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 518 over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 518 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 518 over Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 518 over Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 518 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.