US Bridges

K96 HWY over White Woman Basin

Good

Scott County, Kansas · 3.75 Mi. East of US-83 · Structure no. 999909600860071

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over White Woman Basin is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over White Woman Basin in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,894 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesWhite Woman Basin
Location3.75 Mi. East of US-83
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48278, -100.8375
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,857 (2023)
Projected traffic1,894 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 Basin built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is K96 HWY over White Woman Basin 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 Basin carry?

About 1,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over White Woman Basin?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over White Woman Basin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.