US Bridges

US-81 HWY Nb-Sb over Lindsey Creek Drainage

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.20 MI SE US81/K106 JCT · Structure no. 999908100720461

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-81 HWY Nb-Sb over Lindsey Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-81 HWY Nb-Sb over Lindsey Creek Drainage in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,432 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,946 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 415 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-81 HWY Nb-Sb
CrossesLindsey Creek Drainage
Location0.20 MI SE US81/K106 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11472, -97.66444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width415 ft (126.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,432 (2023)
Projected traffic3,946 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-81 HWY Nb-Sb over Lindsey Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-81 HWY Nb-Sb over Lindsey Creek Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-81 HWY Nb-Sb over Lindsey Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-81 HWY Nb-Sb over Lindsey Creek Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 415 ft wide.

Who owns US-81 HWY Nb-Sb over Lindsey Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.