US Bridges

Rs 518 over Pipe Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.6N of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000000000720340

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 518 over Pipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 518 over Pipe Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 518
CrossesPipe Creek
Location0.6N of Minneapolis
RouteCounty Highway 518
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14422, -97.7061
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2000)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 518 over Pipe 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 Pipe Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 518 over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 518 over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.