K96 HWY over Little Walnut Creek
FairBarton County, Kansas · 13.19 MI E Rush Coln · Structure no. 999909600050631
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,797
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K96 HWY over Little Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K96 HWY over Little Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 78 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 2,797 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,694 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K96 HWY over Little Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is K96 HWY over Little Walnut Creek 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 Little Walnut Creek carry?
About 2,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is K96 HWY over Little Walnut Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K96 HWY over Little Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.