K-9 HWY over Plum Creek
GoodMitchell County, Kansas · 2.47 MI E US-24 · Structure no. 999900900620381
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,098
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-9 HWY over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-9 HWY over Plum Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,479 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-9 HWY over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-9 HWY over Plum 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does K-9 HWY over Plum Creek carry?
About 1,098 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is K-9 HWY over Plum Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K-9 HWY over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.