US Bridges

K96 HWY over Lion Creek Drainage

Good

Scott County, Kansas · 3.53 MI E of Wichita Cl · Structure no. 999909600860061

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over Lion Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over Lion Creek Drainage in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,683 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesLion Creek Drainage
Location3.53 MI E of Wichita Cl
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4825, -101.0625
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,683 (2023)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2044
Trucks37%
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 Lion Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is K96 HWY over Lion 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over Lion Creek Drainage?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over Lion Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.