US Bridges

K9 HWY over Oak Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 2.16 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999900900150311

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,218
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K9 HWY over Oak Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,218 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesOak Creek
Location2.16 MI E US81
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57361, -97.6175
Functional classUrban 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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,218 (2023)
Projected traffic2,263 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over Oak 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over Oak Creek carry?

About 2,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Oak Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.