US Bridges

K96 HWY over Dry Walnut Creek DR

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 9.42 MI E Rush Coln · Structure no. 999909600050571

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
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 Dry Walnut Creek DR is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over Dry Walnut Creek DR in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 79 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesDry Walnut Creek DR
Location9.42 MI E Rush Coln
RouteState Highway 96
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41333, -98.87111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 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 width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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 K96 HWY over Dry Walnut Creek DR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is K96 HWY over Dry Walnut Creek DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does K96 HWY over Dry Walnut Creek DR carry?

About 2,309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over Dry Walnut Creek DR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over Dry Walnut Creek DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.