US Bridges

188th Rd. over Paradise Creek

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 7.0N 3.0E of Russell · Structure no. 000840663004389

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

188th Rd. over Paradise Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 188th Rd. over Paradise Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries188th Rd.
CrossesParadise Creek
Location7.0N 3.0E of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 8405
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99059, -98.79825
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 188th Rd. over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 188th Rd. 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 2024.

How much traffic does 188th Rd. over Paradise Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 188th Rd. over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 188th Rd. over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.