US Bridges

K96 HWY EB over Big Slough Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.40MI East Tyler RD · Structure no. 999909600872821

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY EB over Big Slough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K96 HWY EB over Big Slough Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, 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 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK96 HWY EB
CrossesBig Slough Creek
Location0.40MI East Tyler RD
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75944, -97.4375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2023)
Projected traffic11,159 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Big Slough Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is K96 HWY EB over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY EB over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.