US Bridges

K99 HWY over Kelly Branch

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.21 MI S Lyon Coln · Structure no. 999909900370101

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Kelly Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying K99 HWY over Kelly Branch in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesKelly Branch
Location1.21 MI S Lyon Coln
RouteState Highway 99
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15444, -96.1575
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Kelly Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Kelly Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Kelly Branch carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Kelly Branch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Kelly Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.