US Bridges

K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg.

Fair

Wichita County, Kansas · 6.33 MI E Greeley Coln · Structure no. 999909601020061

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,826
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg. in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 1,826 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,863 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesWhite Woman Creek Drg.
Location6.33 MI E Greeley Coln
RouteState Highway 96
CountyWichita County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48111, -101.45222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,826 (2023)
Projected traffic1,863 by 2044
Trucks26%
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 Creek Drg. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg. carry?

About 1,826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over White Woman Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.