US Bridges

K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 12.68 MI E Ness Coln · Structure no. 999909600830331

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek Drainage
Location12.68 MI E Ness Coln
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46722, -99.35361
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2023)
Projected traffic1,734 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

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

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

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.