K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage
GoodRooks County, Kansas · 1.71MI W Osborne CO Line · Structure no. 999901800820361
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 782
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage 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 Drainage carry?
About 782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.