US Bridges

W. 90 RD over White Woman Creek

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Kansas · 6.0S 2.6W of Scott City · Structure no. 000860427305220

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 90 RD over White Woman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W. 90 RD over White Woman Creek in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW. 90 RD
CrossesWhite Woman Creek
Location6.0S 2.6W of Scott City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39528, -100.95556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 90 RD over White Woman Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 90 RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W. 90 RD over White Woman Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 90 RD over White Woman Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W. 90 RD over White Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.