OLD HWY 18 RS 2121
Carrying OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 over DEADMAN CREEK
0.7S 15.0E JUNCTION CITY, Geary, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD HWY 18 RS 2121
The OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 bridge in Geary, Kansas carries OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 over DEADMAN CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 56 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 56 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000310028
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 against other structures in Geary and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD HWY 18 RS 2121?
OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 in Geary, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 inspected?
OLD HWY 18 RS 2121's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 56 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD HWY 18 RS 2121?
OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD HWY 18 RS 2121?
OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 and does age affect safety?
OLD HWY 18 RS 2121 was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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