US Bridges

K9 HWY over Republican River Drg

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 11.83 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999900900150401

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Republican River Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over Republican River Drg 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 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesRepublican River Drg
Location11.83 MI E US81
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57083, -97.43667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Republican River Drg built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over Republican River Drg 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 Republican River Drg carry?

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

How long is K9 HWY over Republican River Drg?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Republican River Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.