US Bridges

K99 HWY over Allen Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 1.29 MI N I35 · Structure no. 999909900561351

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,724
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Allen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over Allen Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,724 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,759 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesAllen Creek
Location1.29 MI N I35
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43639, -96.17056
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,724 (2023)
Projected traffic1,759 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Allen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Allen Creek carry?

About 1,724 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Allen Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.