US Bridges

N.5-14.6 Minor over Lindsey Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 1.5E 0.5S of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000720783504226

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.5-14.6 Minor over Lindsey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.5-14.6 Minor over Lindsey Creek in Ottawa 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN.5-14.6 Minor
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location1.5E 0.5S of Minneapolis
RouteCounty Highway 7206
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10844, -97.67827
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2001)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.5-14.6 Minor over Lindsey Creek built?

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

What condition is N.5-14.6 Minor over Lindsey Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does N.5-14.6 Minor over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is N.5-14.6 Minor over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N.5-14.6 Minor over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.