US Bridges

Trail Z95 & Z96 over Br of Little Arkansas CR

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 888-464 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000911

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Trail Z95 & Z96 over Br of Little Arkansas CR is a concrete culvert carrying Trail Z95 & Z96 over Br of Little Arkansas CR in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTrail Z95 & Z96
CrossesBr of Little Arkansas CR
Location888-464
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24758, -96.81236
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trail Z95 & Z96 over Br of Little Arkansas CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trail Z95 & Z96 over Br of Little Arkansas CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Trail Z95 & Z96 over Br of Little Arkansas CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Trail Z95 & Z96 over Br of Little Arkansas CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Trail Z95 & Z96 over Br of Little Arkansas CR?

It is owned by the Army.