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K-18 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage

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Russell County, Kansas · 2.19 MI E JCT K-176 · Structure no. 999901800840701

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-18 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-18 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK-18 HWY
CrossesWolf Creek Drainage
Location2.19 MI E JCT K-176
RouteState Highway 18
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04944, -98.50583
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-18 HWY over Wolf 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 February 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns K-18 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.