US Bridges

K99 HWY over Bernard Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 5.02 MI N Ejct US54 · Structure no. 999909900370361

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Bernard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over Bernard Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 94 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesBernard Creek
Location5.02 MI N Ejct US54
RouteState Highway 99
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91111, -96.17778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2023)
Projected traffic1,102 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is K99 HWY over Bernard 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Bernard Creek carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Bernard Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.