US Bridges

K-96 HWY over North Fork Walnut Creek

Good

Ness County, Kansas · .77 MI W of US-283 · Structure no. 999909600680541

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY over North Fork Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY over North Fork Walnut Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2044. The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesK-96 HWY
CrossesNorth Fork Walnut Creek
Location.77 MI W of US-283
RouteState Highway 96
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4525, -99.91917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length294 ft (89.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 HWY over North Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY over North Fork 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 HWY over North Fork Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY over North Fork Walnut Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY over North Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.