US Bridges

Rs 518 over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ottawa County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.2N of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000000000720330

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 518 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 518 over Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 518
CrossesCreek
Location1.0W 1.2N of Minneapolis
RouteCounty Highway 518
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1467, -97.72765
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 518 over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 518 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.