US Bridges

181st Blvd Rs 917 over Paradise Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · S. Edge of Paradise · Structure no. 000000000840400

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

181st Blvd Rs 917 over Paradise Creek is a masonry culvert carrying 181st Blvd Rs 917 over Paradise Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries181st Blvd Rs 917
CrossesParadise Creek
LocationS. Edge of Paradise
RouteCounty Highway 917
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11167, -98.91856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating87.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 181st Blvd Rs 917 over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is 181st Blvd Rs 917 over Paradise Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 181st Blvd Rs 917 over Paradise Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 181st Blvd Rs 917 over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 181st Blvd Rs 917 over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.