US Bridges

14 Road over White Woman Creek

Good

Greeley County, Kansas · 2.0W 2.8N of Tribune · Structure no. 00000000036B110

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14 Road over White Woman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 14 Road over White Woman Creek in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries14 Road
CrossesWhite Woman Creek
Location2.0W 2.8N of Tribune
RouteCounty Highway 1620
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50597, -101.79036
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic85 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 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 14 Road over White Woman Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14 Road over White Woman Creek 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 14 Road over White Woman Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 14 Road over White Woman Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 14 Road over White Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.