US Bridges

8 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck.

Good

Greeley County, Kansas · 8.0W 7.7N of Tribune · Structure no. 000000000360040

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 8 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries8 Road
CrossesTrib. to White Woman Ck.
Location8.0W 7.7N of Tribune
RouteCounty Highway 288
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57667, -101.90142
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. 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 2023.

How much traffic does 8 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 8 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.