US Bridges

K96 HWY over N F Walnut CR Drainag

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 1.65 Mi. West of US-283 · Structure no. 999909600680311

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 111 ft wide.

CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesN F Walnut CR Drainag
Location1.65 Mi. West of US-283
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45194, -99.93528
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2023)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2044
Trucks50%
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 1,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over N F Walnut CR Drainag?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.