US Bridges

N.2-4.9 Local over Woodruff Creek

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.1N 0.7E of Roper · Structure no. 001030995206188

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.2-4.9 Local over Woodruff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N.2-4.9 Local over Woodruff Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN.2-4.9 Local
CrossesWoodruff Creek
Location1.1N 0.7E of Roper
RouteCounty Highway 281
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67686, -95.72086
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N.2-4.9 Local over Woodruff Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.2-4.9 Local over Woodruff 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N.2-4.9 Local over Woodruff Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is N.2-4.9 Local over Woodruff Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N.2-4.9 Local over Woodruff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.