US Bridges

K9 HWY over Cook Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.30 MI E Washington Coln · Structure no. 999900900580671

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,312
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Cook Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K9 HWY over Cook Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,569 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesCook Creek
Location2.30 MI E Washington Coln
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68972, -96.7675
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2023)
Projected traffic1,569 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Cook Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over Cook 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 K9 HWY over Cook Creek carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Cook Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Cook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.