US Bridges

K9 HWY over Oak Creek Drainage

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 3.27 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999900900150331

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

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Oak Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over Oak Creek Drainage 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesOak Creek Drainage
Location3.27 MI E US81
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57389, -97.59694
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 K9 HWY over Oak Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is K9 HWY over Oak Creek Drainage 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 Drainage carry?

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

How long is K9 HWY over Oak Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Oak Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.