US Bridges

K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek Drainage

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 2.5 MI E of Bazine Ecl · Structure no. 999909600680521

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek Drainage 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 8 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-96 Hiway
CrossesWalnut Creek Drainage
Location2.5 MI E of Bazine Ecl
RouteState Highway 96
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4525, -99.64278
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2023)
Projected traffic1,018 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek 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 K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek Drainage carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 Hiway over Walnut Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.