US Bridges

K-96 HWY over Walnut Creek

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 11.83 MI E Ness Coln · Structure no. 999909600830451

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-96 HWY over Walnut Creek 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 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-96 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location11.83 MI E Ness Coln
RouteState Highway 96
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46833, -99.36917
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY over Walnut Creek 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 K-96 HWY over Walnut Creek carry?

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

How long is K-96 HWY over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.