US Bridges

K99 HWY over Salt Creek

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 0.99 MI N Elk Coln · Structure no. 999909900370461

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,488
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K99 HWY over Salt Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,488 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,518 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.99 MI N Elk Coln
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62028, -96.25306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,488 (2023)
Projected traffic1,518 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Salt 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 K99 HWY over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Salt Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.