US Bridges

K-96 HWY over N. Fork Walnut Creek Dng

Good

Ness County, Kansas · .33 MI W of US-283 · Structure no. 999909600680551

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY over N. Fork Walnut Creek Dng is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-96 HWY over N. Fork Walnut Creek Dng 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,539 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesK-96 HWY
CrossesN. Fork Walnut Creek Dng
Location.33 MI W of US-283
RouteState Highway 96
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45278, -99.91083
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2023)
Projected traffic3,539 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
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 N. Fork Walnut Creek Dng built?

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

What condition is K-96 HWY over N. Fork Walnut Creek Dng 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 N. Fork Walnut Creek Dng carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY over N. Fork Walnut Creek Dng?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY over N. Fork Walnut Creek Dng?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.