US Bridges

K99 HWY over Jim Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.26 MI N Pt Coln · Structure no. 999909900580351

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,764
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Jim Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over Jim Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,764 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesJim Creek
Location4.26 MI N Pt Coln
RouteState Highway 99
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62778, -96.40778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,764 (2023)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Jim Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is K99 HWY over Jim Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Jim Creek carry?

About 1,764 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Jim Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Jim Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.