US Bridges

K9 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 4.83 MI SW K28 · Structure no. 999900900150521

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesWolf Creek Drainage
Location4.83 MI SW K28
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51611, -97.72278
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2023)
Projected traffic761 by 2044
Trucks22%
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 Wolf Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.