US Bridges

Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 2.0E 2.2S of Lamar · Structure no. 000000000720380

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 518
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location2.0E 2.2S of Lamar
RouteCounty Highway 518
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.22222, -97.53748
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1958, making it 67 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 518 over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.