US Bridges

K-106 HWY over Lindsey Creek Drainage

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.29 MI E US81/K106 JCT · Structure no. 999910600720051

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-106 HWY over Lindsey Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-106 HWY over Lindsey Creek Drainage in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesK-106 HWY
CrossesLindsey Creek Drainage
Location0.29 MI E US81/K106 JCT
RouteState Highway 106
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11528, -97.66333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2023)
Projected traffic954 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K-106 HWY over Lindsey Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-106 HWY 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 K-106 HWY over Lindsey Creek Drainage carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is K-106 HWY over Lindsey Creek Drainage?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K-106 HWY over Lindsey Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.