US Bridges

K99 HWY over S Fk Wildcat Creek

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 2.10 MI N Chautaqua Coln · Structure no. 999909900250411

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over S Fk Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K99 HWY over S Fk Wildcat Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 616 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesS Fk Wildcat Creek
Location2.10 MI N Chautaqua Coln
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33111, -96.29056
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2023)
Projected traffic752 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 S Fk Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over S Fk Wildcat 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 S Fk Wildcat Creek carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over S Fk Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over S Fk Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.