US Bridges

K-96 HWY over White Woman Creek

Good

Wichita County, Kansas · 4.38 MI E Greeley Coln · Structure no. 999909601020101

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,826
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY over White Woman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY over White Woman Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,826 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,863 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesK-96 HWY
CrossesWhite Woman Creek
Location4.38 MI E Greeley Coln
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48083, -101.48889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 K-96 HWY over White Woman Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K-96 HWY over White Woman Creek carry?

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

How long is K-96 HWY over White Woman Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY over White Woman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.