P-21.8 Minor over Creek
FairOttawa County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.8S Bennington · Structure no. 000720787004368
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
P-21.8 Minor over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying P-21.8 Minor over Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was P-21.8 Minor over Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is P-21.8 Minor over 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 P-21.8 Minor over Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is P-21.8 Minor over Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns P-21.8 Minor over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.