US Bridges

L Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck.

FairPosted for load

Greeley County, Kansas · 5.0N 0.9E of Tribune · Structure no. 000000000360190

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying L Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesL Road
CrossesTrib. to White Woman Ck.
Location5.0N 0.9E of Tribune
RouteCounty Highway 5012
CountyGreeley County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53833, -101.73458
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 L Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. built?

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

What condition is L Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. 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 L Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.