US Bridges

R-10.9 Local over Lindsey Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 5.0E 2.1N of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000720791004149

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-10.9 Local over Lindsey Creek is a concrete slab carrying R-10.9 Local over Lindsey Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 45 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesR-10.9 Local
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location5.0E 2.1N of Minneapolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16282, -97.61262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2001)
Projected traffic45 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 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 R-10.9 Local over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-10.9 Local 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 R-10.9 Local over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is R-10.9 Local over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns R-10.9 Local over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.