K-96 HWY over Long Branch Creek
GoodNess County, Kansas · 1.31 MI E US-283/K96 JCT · Structure no. 999909600680531
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,539
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-96 HWY over Long Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-96 HWY over Long Branch Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 HWY over Long Branch Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-96 HWY over Long Branch 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 HWY over Long Branch Creek carry?
About 1,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is K-96 HWY over Long Branch Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-96 HWY over Long Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.