K-18 over Wildcat Creek
GoodRiley County, Kansas · 0.56 MI E K113 · Structure no. 999901800810901
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,589
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-18 over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-18 over Wildcat Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 11,589 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,591 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-18 over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-18 over Wildcat 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does K-18 over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 11,589 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is K-18 over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns K-18 over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.