US Bridges

K96 HWY Eb/Wb over Big Slough CR Drain

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 16.4 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999909600872761

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY Eb/Wb over Big Slough CR Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY Eb/Wb over Big Slough CR Drain in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 51 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,159 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 228 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK96 HWY Eb/Wb
CrossesBig Slough CR Drain
Location16.4 MI E Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77333, -97.455
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width228 ft (69.5 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2023)
Projected traffic11,159 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Eb/Wb over Big Slough CR Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is K96 HWY Eb/Wb over Big Slough CR Drain 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 Eb/Wb over Big Slough CR Drain carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY Eb/Wb over Big Slough CR Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 228 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY Eb/Wb over Big Slough CR Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.