US Bridges

W. 70 RD over White Woman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Scott County, Kansas · 4.0W of Shallow Water · Structure no. 000000000860030

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 70 RD over White Woman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. 70 RD over White Woman Creek in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW. 70 RD
CrossesWhite Woman Creek
Location4.0W of Shallow Water
RouteCounty Highway 683
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36611, -100.975
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 70 RD over White Woman Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 70 RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W. 70 RD over White Woman Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W. 70 RD over White Woman Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W. 70 RD over White Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.