K9 HWY over Elm Creek
FairMarshall County, Kansas · 0.56 MI E Ejct US77 · Structure no. 999900900580221
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 344 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 717
- 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 Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2044. The structure is 344 ft (104.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K9 HWY over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is K9 HWY over Elm Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does K9 HWY over Elm Creek carry?
About 717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is K9 HWY over Elm Creek?
The structure is 344 ft (104.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns K9 HWY over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.