US Bridges

K-9 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 11.57 MI E Ejct US-77 HWY · Structure no. 999900900580571

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
964
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K-9 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg 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 964 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-9 HWY
CrossesBlack Vermillion Riv Drg
Location11.57 MI E Ejct US-77 HWY
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.70139, -96.43194
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2023)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Black Vermillion Riv Drg built?

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

What condition is K-9 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-9 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K-9 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.