US Bridges

US54 K99 HWY over Bachelor Creek

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.85 MI E Wjct K99 · Structure no. 999905400370061

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,216
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 K99 HWY over Bachelor Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US54 K99 HWY over Bachelor Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 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 2,216 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS54 K99 HWY
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location2.85 MI E Wjct K99
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83611, -96.18861
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,216 (2023)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US54 K99 HWY over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US54 K99 HWY over Bachelor 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US54 K99 HWY over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 2,216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US54 K99 HWY over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US54 K99 HWY over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.