K-96 HWY over Walnut Cteek Drainage
GoodRush County, Kansas · 4.20 MI E Ness Coln · Structure no. 999909600830431
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,354
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-96 HWY over Walnut Cteek Drainage is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY over Walnut Cteek Drainage in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-96 HWY over Walnut Cteek Drainage built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-96 HWY over Walnut Cteek 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 K-96 HWY over Walnut Cteek Drainage carry?
About 1,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is K-96 HWY over Walnut Cteek Drainage?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K-96 HWY over Walnut Cteek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.