US Bridges

K-18 over Coon Creek Drainage

Good

Russell County, Kansas · Coon Creek · Structure no. 999901800840691

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-18 over Coon Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-18 over Coon Creek Drainage in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK-18
CrossesCoon Creek Drainage
LocationCoon Creek
RouteState Highway 18
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11833, -98.68833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic673 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 K-18 over Coon Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-18 over Coon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K-18 over Coon Creek Drainage carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K-18 over Coon Creek Drainage?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-18 over Coon Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.