US Bridges

20 Road over White Woman Creek

Fair

Greeley County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.1N of Tribune · Structure no. 000000000360140

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 Road over White Woman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 20 Road over White Woman Creek in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries20 Road
CrossesWhite Woman Creek
Location4.0E 0.1N of Tribune
RouteCounty Highway 1707
CountyGreeley County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46886, -101.67828
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 20 Road over White Woman Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is 20 Road over White Woman 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 20 Road over White Woman Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 20 Road over White Woman Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 20 Road over White Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.