Bridge conditions in Woodson County, Kansas
142 inventoried bridges · 15 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
About one in 9 bridges in Woodson County is rated in poor condition: 15 of 142 on the federal inventory, one of the higher shares in Kansas.
- 15 of the 142 bridges in Woodson County, Kansas, are rated in poor condition (10.6%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 54 bridges (38.0%) are rated good and 73 (51.4%) fair.
- The median Woodson County bridge was built in 1957.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is K105 Hwy over Cedar Creek (built 1949), carrying about 534 vehicles a day.
Good 38.0% · Fair 51.4% · Poor 10.6% of 142 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| K105 Hwy over Cedar Creek | 1949 | 534 | Poor |
| RS 291 180th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek | 1930 | 95 | Poor |
| Squirrel Rd. over Owl Creek | 1955 | 30 | Poor |
| 145th RD. over Branch of Cherry Creek | 1920 | 30 | Poor |
| 80th Rd over Big Sandy Creek | 1930 | 20 | Poor |
| Kanza Rd. over Turkey Creek | 1950 | 20 | Poor |
| Lynx Rd over Branch East Buffalo Ck. | 1930 | 20 | Poor |
| 20th RD. over East Buffalo Creek | 1930 | 20 | Poor |
| 65th RD. over Big Sandy Creek | 1930 | 10 | Poor |
| 150th RD. over Branch of Owl Creek | 1930 | 10 | Poor |
| 90th Rd over South Owl Creek | 1930 | 10 | Poor |
| Prairie Rd over Cherry Creek | 1920 | 10 | Poor |
| 20th RD. over East Buffalo Creek | 1930 | 10 | Poor |
| Tadpole Rd. over Small Stream | 1920 | 10 | Poor |
| Indian RD. over Duck Creek | 1930 | 2 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US75 Hwy over S Owl Creek Drainage | 1931 | 3,100 | Good |
| US 75 Hwy over South Owl Creek | 1990 | 3,100 | Good |
| US 75 Hwy over UP R.R. | 1990 | 2,700 | Good |
| US 75 Hwy over E Buffalo CR Drain | 1990 | 2,700 | Good |
| US75 Hwy over Owl Creek | 1959 | 2,683 | Good |
| US75 Hwy over North Owl Creek | 1959 | 2,490 | Fair |
| US54 Hwy over Plum Creek | 1970 | 2,370 | Good |
| US54 Hwy over Plum Creek Drainage | 1942 | 2,370 | Good |
| US54 Hwy over Owl Creek | 1970 | 2,329 | Good |
| US54 Hwy over Cherry Creek Overflow | 1970 | 2,329 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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