P-11.8 Local over Lindsey Creek
PoorPosted for loadOttawa County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.4N of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000720787004168
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
P-11.8 Local over Lindsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P-11.8 Local over Lindsey Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was P-11.8 Local over Lindsey Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is P-11.8 Local over Lindsey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does P-11.8 Local over Lindsey Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is P-11.8 Local over Lindsey Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns P-11.8 Local over Lindsey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.