US Bridges

K-99 HWY over Homer Creek Drainage

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Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.45 MI N Ejct US-54 · Structure no. 999909900370711

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-99 HWY over Homer Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-99 HWY over Homer Creek Drainage in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-99 HWY
CrossesHomer Creek Drainage
Location3.45 MI N Ejct US-54
RouteState Highway 99
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88861, -96.17778
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.
Culvert8 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 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 Homer Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns K-99 HWY over Homer Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.