K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage
GoodBarton County, Kansas · 6.80 MI E Rush Coln · Structure no. 999909600050521
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,309
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 83 years old, older 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,551 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage carry?
About 2,309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.