US Bridges

Woodend Road over Betts Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1250W of 98th. St. · Structure no. 507651050000002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodend Road over Betts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodend Road over Betts Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodend Road
CrossesBetts Creek
Location1250W of 98th. St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05091, -94.81111
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2007)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodend Road over Betts Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodend Road over Betts 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Woodend Road over Betts Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodend Road over Betts Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Woodend Road over Betts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.