US Bridges

K9 HWY over Peats Creek Overflow

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 4.67 MI W K15 · Structure no. 999900900140111

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Peats Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over Peats Creek Overflow in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 98 years old, older 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesPeats Creek Overflow
Location4.67 MI W K15
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56639, -97.21083
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2023)
Projected traffic564 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 K9 HWY over Peats Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is K9 HWY over Peats Creek Overflow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over Peats Creek Overflow carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Peats Creek Overflow?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Peats Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.