US Bridges

K-99 HWY over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 8.3 MI S K-99/K-9 JCT · Structure no. 999909900580551

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,492
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-99 HWY over Clear Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-99 HWY over Clear Fork Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,715 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-99 HWY
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location8.3 MI S K-99/K-9 JCT
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58917, -96.40778
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2023)
Projected traffic1,715 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-99 HWY over Clear Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K-99 HWY over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is K-99 HWY over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-99 HWY over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.