US Bridges

K96 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek

Fair

Ness County, Kansas · 10.71 Mi. East of US-283 · Structure no. 999909600680421

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
195 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,529
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying K96 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesBazine Dry Creek
Location10.71 Mi. East of US-283
RouteState Highway 96
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45111, -99.70778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,529 (2023)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Bazine Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is K96 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does K96 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek carry?

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.