US Bridges

K-96 HWY over East Fork Chisholm Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.92 MI E of Oliver ST · Structure no. 999909600874041

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY over East Fork Chisholm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-96 HWY over East Fork Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 31,088 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,417 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 382 ft wide.

CarriesK-96 HWY
CrossesEast Fork Chisholm Creek
Location0.92 MI E of Oliver ST
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74528, -97.26361
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width382 ft (116.4 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,088 (2023)
Projected traffic44,417 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 K-96 HWY over East Fork Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY over East Fork Chisholm 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K-96 HWY over East Fork Chisholm Creek carry?

About 31,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY over East Fork Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 382 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY over East Fork Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.