K9 HWY over Plum Creek
FairCloud County, Kansas · 4.50 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999900900150341
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,218
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K9 HWY over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K9 HWY over Plum 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 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 2,218 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K9 HWY over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is K9 HWY over Plum 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 Plum Creek carry?
About 2,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is K9 HWY over Plum Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K9 HWY over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.