K-99 HWY over Rock Creek
FairPottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.82 MI N US24 · Structure no. 999909900750451
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,052
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-99 HWY over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-99 HWY over Rock Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,052 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-99 HWY over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-99 HWY over Rock 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 K-99 HWY over Rock Creek carry?
About 2,052 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is K-99 HWY over Rock Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K-99 HWY over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.