US Bridges

K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg.

Good

Greeley County, Kansas · 2.52 MI E K27 · Structure no. 999909600360081

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg. in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,621 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesWhite Woman Creek Drg.
Location2.52 MI E K27
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45917, -101.70667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,621 (2023)
Projected traffic1,721 by 2044
Trucks29%
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 K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg. carry?

About 1,621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.