US 73 HWY over Nine Mile Creek Drainage
FairLeavenworth County, Kansas · 1.69 Miles N Wy Coline · Structure no. 999907300520551
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,589
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 73 HWY over Nine Mile Creek Drainage is a steel culvert carrying US 73 HWY over Nine Mile Creek Drainage in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 75 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 11,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,324 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 170 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 73 HWY over Nine Mile Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is US 73 HWY over Nine Mile Creek Drainage 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 73 HWY over Nine Mile Creek Drainage carry?
About 11,589 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 73 HWY over Nine Mile Creek Drainage?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.
Who owns US 73 HWY over Nine Mile Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.