US Bridges

20 Road (rs 1417) over White Woman Creek

FairPosted for load

Wichita County, Kansas · 7.5S of Marienthal · Structure no. 000000001020080

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 Road (rs 1417) over White Woman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 20 Road (rs 1417) over White Woman Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries20 Road (rs 1417)
CrossesWhite Woman Creek
Location7.5S of Marienthal
RouteCounty Highway 1417
CountyWichita County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38028, -101.21944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 20 Road (rs 1417) over White Woman Creek built?

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

What condition is 20 Road (rs 1417) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 20 Road (rs 1417) over White Woman Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 20 Road (rs 1417) over White Woman Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 20 Road (rs 1417) over White Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.