US Bridges

K-9 Highway over Parsons Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kansas · 7.40 Mi. W. of K-15 · Structure no. 999900900140281

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 Highway over Parsons Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-9 Highway over Parsons Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesK-9 Highway
CrossesParsons Creek
Location7.40 Mi. W. of K-15
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56639, -97.26167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2023)
Projected traffic597 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 K-9 Highway over Parsons Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-9 Highway over Parsons 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K-9 Highway over Parsons Creek carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K-9 Highway over Parsons Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 Highway over Parsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.