US Bridges

K-96 HWY WB over Big Slough Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 8.23 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999909600874431

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY WB over Big Slough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-96 HWY WB over Big Slough Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,791 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesK-96 HWY WB
CrossesBig Slough Creek
Location8.23 MI E Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83722, -97.57
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic7,791 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 K-96 HWY WB over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY WB 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 K-96 HWY WB over Big Slough Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY WB 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 K-96 HWY WB over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.