US Bridges

K99 HWY over Spring Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 2.49 MI S Elk Coln · Structure no. 999909900100221

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K99 HWY over Spring Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 641 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.49 MI S Elk Coln
RouteState Highway 99
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2675, -96.27694
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2023)
Projected traffic654 by 2044
Trucks28%
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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.