K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek
GoodNess County, Kansas · 2.4 MI E of Bazine Ecl · Structure no. 999909600680511
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 903
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-96 Hiway over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek carry?
About 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.