K9 HWY over Elk Creek
GoodCloud County, Kansas · 0.83 MI E Bridge St(clyd) · Structure no. 999900900150421
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,047
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K9 HWY over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K9 HWY over Elk Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K9 HWY over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is K9 HWY over Elk 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 Elk Creek carry?
About 1,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is K9 HWY over Elk Creek?
The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns K9 HWY over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.