NW 96th St. over Black Kettle Creek
GoodPosted for loadHarvey County, Kansas · 1.0N 5.5W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400799405540
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 96th St. over Black Kettle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 96th St. over Black Kettle Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 96th St. over Black Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 96th St. over Black Kettle Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NW 96th St. over Black Kettle Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is NW 96th St. over Black Kettle Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NW 96th St. over Black Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.