K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage
GoodRush County, Kansas · .45 MI E Ness Colin · Structure no. 999909600830511
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 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 slab carrying K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
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 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K96 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.