US Bridges

K-99 HWY over Honey Creek

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 5.53 MI S US-54 Wjct · Structure no. 999909900370471

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-99 HWY over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-99 HWY over Honey Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-99 HWY
CrossesHoney Creek
Location5.53 MI S US-54 Wjct
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73889, -96.22944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2023)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-99 HWY over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-99 HWY over Honey 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 K-99 HWY over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is K-99 HWY over Honey Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-99 HWY over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.