US Bridges

Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 1.0E of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000000000720350

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 518
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location1.0E of Minneapolis
RouteCounty Highway 518
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13212, -97.67016
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2000)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.