US Bridges

K96 HWY over S F Walnut CR Drainage

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 2.33 MI East of Lane Cl · Structure no. 999909600680251

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,047
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over S F Walnut CR Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over S F Walnut CR Drainage in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesS F Walnut CR Drainage
Location2.33 MI East of Lane Cl
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45083, -100.21139
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2023)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2044
Trucks56%
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 S F Walnut CR Drainage built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is K96 HWY over S F Walnut CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K96 HWY over S F Walnut CR Drainage carry?

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over S F Walnut CR Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over S F Walnut CR Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.