US Bridges

K99 HWY over Snipe Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.37 MI N Njct K9 · Structure no. 999909900580651

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,646
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Snipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K99 HWY over Snipe Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,646 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,049 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesSnipe Creek
Location4.37 MI N Njct K9
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78778, -96.41722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,646 (2023)
Projected traffic2,049 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 Snipe Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Snipe 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 2023.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Snipe Creek carry?

About 1,646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Snipe Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Snipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.