US Bridges

K18 HWY over Paradise Creek

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 2.02MI W Osborne CO Line · Structure no. 999901800820351

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K18 HWY over Paradise Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K18 HWY over Paradise Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK18 HWY
CrossesParadise Creek
Location2.02MI W Osborne CO Line
RouteState Highway 18
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19417, -99.08556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2023)
Projected traffic847 by 2044
Trucks21%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K18 HWY over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is K18 HWY over Paradise 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K18 HWY over Paradise Creek carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K18 HWY over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K18 HWY over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.