US Bridges

K99 HWY over Wolf Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.16 MI N US36 · Structure no. 999909900580411

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K99 HWY over Wolf Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.16 MI N US36
RouteState Highway 99
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85806, -96.41694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic969 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Wolf 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Wolf Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.