US Bridges

K-18 HWY over Antelope Creek Drg

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.64 MI E of Riley Cl · Structure no. 999901800991101

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-18 HWY over Antelope Creek Drg is a concrete slab carrying K-18 HWY over Antelope Creek Drg in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK-18 HWY
CrossesAntelope Creek Drg
Location3.64 MI E of Riley Cl
RouteState Highway 18
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15194, -96.33028
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2023)
Projected traffic934 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 Antelope Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-18 HWY over Antelope Creek Drg 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K-18 HWY over Antelope Creek Drg carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K-18 HWY over Antelope Creek Drg?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-18 HWY over Antelope Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.