US Bridges

K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 8.13 MI E Rush Coln · Structure no. 999909600050541

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 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 culvert 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek Drainage
Location8.13 MI E Rush Coln
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4225, -98.89194
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,309 (2023)
Projected traffic2,551 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.