US Bridges

K99 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.51 MI N Oklahoma Line · Structure no. 999909900100211

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K99 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek Drainage
Location1.51 MI N Oklahoma Line
RouteState Highway 99
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02056, -96.18167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2023)
Projected traffic576 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K99 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.