US Bridges

K99 HWY over Hendricks Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.65 MI NE 1st St(alma) · Structure no. 999909900990741

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,114
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Hendricks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over Hendricks Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,114 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,479 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesHendricks Creek
Location1.65 MI NE 1st St(alma)
RouteState Highway 99
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03028, -96.28306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,114 (2023)
Projected traffic2,479 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hendricks Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Hendricks 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 Hendricks Creek carry?

About 2,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Hendricks Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Hendricks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.