US Bridges

K99 HWY over Stillman Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.49 MI N I35 · Structure no. 999909900561371

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Stillman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K99 HWY over Stillman 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesStillman Creek
Location3.49 MI N I35
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46833, -96.17083
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2023)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 K99 HWY over Stillman Creek built?

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

What condition is K99 HWY over Stillman 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 Stillman Creek carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Stillman Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Stillman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.