US Bridges

K-99 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 0.19 MI N US-400 · Structure no. 999909900370561

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-99 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-99 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-99 HWY
CrossesPlum Creek Drainage
Location0.19 MI N US-400
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6375, -96.23389
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2023)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2044
Trucks41%
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 Plum Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-99 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage 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 Plum Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is K-99 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns K-99 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.