US Bridges

K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 1.39 MI E Ness Coln · Structure no. 999909600830251

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek Drainage
Location1.39 MI E Ness Coln
RouteState Highway 96
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46611, -99.56028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed13 mi (21 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 K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.