K18 HWY over Coal Creek
GoodOttawa County, Kansas · 7.65 MI E JCT RS748 · Structure no. 999901800720231
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 481
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K18 HWY over Coal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K18 HWY over Coal Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 91 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K18 HWY over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is K18 HWY over Coal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does K18 HWY over Coal Creek carry?
About 481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is K18 HWY over Coal Creek?
The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K18 HWY over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.