K99 HWY over Paw Paw Creek
GoodElk County, Kansas · 7.43 MI N Ejct US160/K99 · Structure no. 999909900250361
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,406
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K99 HWY over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K99 HWY over Paw Paw Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,434 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K99 HWY over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is K99 HWY over Paw Paw 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does K99 HWY over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 1,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is K99 HWY over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K99 HWY over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.