US Bridges

R 1/2 Road over White Woman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wichita County, Kansas · 2.5S 3.1W of Leoti · Structure no. 001020377405145

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R 1/2 Road over White Woman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R 1/2 Road over White Woman Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesR 1/2 Road
CrossesWhite Woman Creek
Location2.5S 3.1W of Leoti
RouteCounty Highway 10205
StateKansas
Coordinates38.445, -101.41939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2015)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 R 1/2 Road over White Woman Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is R 1/2 Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does R 1/2 Road over White Woman Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is R 1/2 Road over White Woman Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns R 1/2 Road over White Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.