US Bridges

K-9 Highway over Illinois Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 3.85 MI E K-187 · Structure no. 999900900660381

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 Highway over Illinois Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-9 Highway over Illinois Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-9 Highway
CrossesIllinois Creek
Location3.85 MI E K-187
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72528, -96.05389
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width171 ft (52 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2023)
Projected traffic575 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 Highway over Illinois Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-9 Highway over Illinois 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-9 Highway over Illinois Creek carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K-9 Highway over Illinois Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 Highway over Illinois Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.