US Bridges

K9 HWY over Wolf Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 2.85 MI SW K28 · Structure no. 999900900150261

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K9 HWY over Wolf Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 76 years old, older 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.85 MI SW K28
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.54389, -97.72278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2023)
Projected traffic761 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is K9 HWY over Wolf 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over Wolf Creek carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.