FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K99 HWY

Carrying K99 HWY over TURKEY CREEK DRAINAGE

1.51 MI N OKLAHOMA LINE, Chautauqua, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K99 HWY

The K99 HWY bridge in Chautauqua, Kansas carries K99 HWY over TURKEY CREEK DRAINAGE. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 460 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How K99 HWY compares

▼ 6.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Kansas bridges
130
Bridges in Chautauqua · 14 in Poor condition
K99 HWY 22.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
23.7 m (78 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
460 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999909900100211

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K99 HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare K99 HWY against other structures in Chautauqua and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for K99 HWY?

K99 HWY in Chautauqua, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K99 HWY inspected?

K99 HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 460 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K99 HWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for K99 HWY?

K99 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K99 HWY?

K99 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K99 HWY and does age affect safety?

K99 HWY was built in 1934, making it 92 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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