US Bridges

K96 HWY over N F Walnut CR Drainag

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 13.32 MI East of Lane Cl · Structure no. 999909600680301

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
964
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over N F Walnut CR Drainag is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over N F Walnut CR Drainag 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 964 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 110 ft wide.

CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesN F Walnut CR Drainag
Location13.32 MI East of Lane Cl
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45, -100.00889
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2023)
Projected traffic983 by 2044
Trucks41%
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 N F Walnut CR Drainag built?

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

What condition is K96 HWY over N F Walnut CR Drainag 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 N F Walnut CR Drainag carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over N F Walnut CR Drainag?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over N F Walnut CR Drainag?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.