US Bridges

K18 HWY over East Forkwolf Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 0.30 MI E of K-232 · Structure no. 999901800840551

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K18 HWY over East Forkwolf Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K18 HWY over East Forkwolf Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK18 HWY
CrossesEast Forkwolf Creek
Location0.30 MI E of K-232
RouteState Highway 18
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05194, -98.51639
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2023)
Projected traffic789 by 2044
Trucks16%
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

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 East Forkwolf Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is K18 HWY over East Forkwolf 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K18 HWY over East Forkwolf Creek carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K18 HWY over East Forkwolf Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K18 HWY over East Forkwolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.