US Bridges

K18 HWY over Eagle Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 3.11MI W Wjct U281 · Structure no. 999901800840471

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K18 HWY over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K18 HWY over Eagle Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 579 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK18 HWY
CrossesEagle Creek
Location3.11MI W Wjct U281
RouteState Highway 18
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11806, -98.91083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2023)
Projected traffic591 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is K18 HWY over Eagle 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 2023.

How much traffic does K18 HWY over Eagle Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K18 HWY over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K18 HWY over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.