K9 HWY over Elm Creek
GoodCloud County, Kansas · 10.10 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999900900150381
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 975
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K9 HWY over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K9 HWY over Elm Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is K9 HWY over Elm 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 Elm Creek carry?
About 975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is K9 HWY over Elm Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K9 HWY over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.