Ward Rd. 261 over Whetstone Creek
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · 3.8E of Topeka · Structure no. 000891011604345
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Rd. 261 over Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ward Rd. 261 over Whetstone Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 50 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Rd. 261 over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Ward Rd. 261 over Whetstone 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ward Rd. 261 over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ward Rd. 261 over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Rd. 261 over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.