US Bridges

K9 HWY over Spring Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 1.56 MI E K62 · Structure no. 999900900660311

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K9 HWY over Spring Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 678 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.56 MI E K62
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66389, -95.935
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2023)
Projected traffic706 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.