US Bridges

K9 HWY over Black Vermillion Ovfl

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 0.92 MI E K87 · Structure no. 999900900580301

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Black Vermillion Ovfl is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over Black Vermillion Ovfl in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesBlack Vermillion Ovfl
Location0.92 MI E K87
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72556, -96.31583
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2023)
Projected traffic679 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Black Vermillion Ovfl built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over Black Vermillion Ovfl 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over Black Vermillion Ovfl carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Black Vermillion Ovfl?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Black Vermillion Ovfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.