US Bridges

K-9 HWY over Johnson Fork Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 8.4 MI E Ejct US-77 · Structure no. 999900900580561

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 HWY over Johnson Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-9 HWY over Johnson Fork Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-9 HWY
CrossesJohnson Fork Creek
Location8.4 MI E Ejct US-77
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68194, -96.485
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2023)
Projected traffic731 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-9 HWY over Johnson Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-9 HWY over Johnson Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K-9 HWY over Johnson Fork Creek carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K-9 HWY over Johnson Fork Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 HWY over Johnson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.