US Bridges

K-18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage

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Russell County, Kansas · 2.02 MI W Wjct US281 · Structure no. 999901800840621

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 579 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-18 HWY
CrossesParadise Creek Drainage
Location2.02 MI W Wjct US281
RouteState Highway 18
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11806, -98.89083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 K-18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-18 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 K-18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K-18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns K-18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.