US Bridges

K28 HWY over Whites Creek Drainage

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 7.96 MI SE Jewell Coln · Structure no. 999902800150471

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
666
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K28 HWY over Whites Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K28 HWY over Whites Creek Drainage in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK28 HWY
CrossesWhites Creek Drainage
Location7.96 MI SE Jewell Coln
RouteState Highway 28
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59444, -97.82722
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2023)
Projected traffic679 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 K28 HWY over Whites Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is K28 HWY over Whites 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K28 HWY over Whites Creek Drainage carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K28 HWY over Whites Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K28 HWY over Whites Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.