US Bridges

K96 HWY over Middle Fork Walnut Creek

Good

Lane County, Kansas · 6.78 MI E of Scott Cl · Structure no. 999909600510051

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over Middle Fork Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over Middle Fork Walnut Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesMiddle Fork Walnut Creek
Location6.78 MI E of Scott Cl
RouteState Highway 96
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48167, -100.56139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2023)
Projected traffic1,423 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Middle Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is K96 HWY over Middle Fork Walnut 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 2023.

How much traffic does K96 HWY over Middle Fork Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over Middle Fork Walnut Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over Middle Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.