US Bridges

US56 K96 HWY over Arkansas River Drg

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 5.79 MI E K156 · Structure no. 999905600051021

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 K96 HWY over Arkansas River Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US56 K96 HWY over Arkansas River Drg in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,536 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,628 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesUS56 K96 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drg
Location5.79 MI E K156
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35528, -98.59056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,536 (2023)
Projected traffic4,628 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US56 K96 HWY over Arkansas River Drg built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 K96 HWY over Arkansas River Drg 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 US56 K96 HWY over Arkansas River Drg carry?

About 4,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US56 K96 HWY over Arkansas River Drg?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US56 K96 HWY over Arkansas River Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.