US Bridges

K96 HWY over Big Slough

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 11.9 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999909600871911

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,669
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over Big Slough is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 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 6,669 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,807 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 174 ft wide.

CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesBig Slough
Location11.9 MI E Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81056, -97.50194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width174 ft (52.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,669 (2023)
Projected traffic8,807 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Big Slough built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is K96 HWY over Big Slough 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 Big Slough carry?

About 6,669 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over Big Slough?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over Big Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.