US Bridges

K-9 HWY over Stranger Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.55 MI NE Ejct US-159 · Structure no. 999900900030481

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 HWY over Stranger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-9 HWY over Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK-9 HWY
CrossesStranger Creek
Location0.55 MI NE Ejct US-159
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52639, -95.34139
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2023)
Projected traffic675 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 K-9 HWY over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-9 HWY over Stranger 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 K-9 HWY over Stranger Creek carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-9 HWY over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 HWY over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.