US Bridges

K9 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 9.15 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999900900150371

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesElm Creek Drainage
Location9.15 MI E US81
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5725, -97.48694
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 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 traffic975 (2023)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 Elm Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

About 975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.