K-9 Highway over Elk Creek
GoodNorton County, Kansas · 10.24 MI E Decatur Coln · Structure no. 999900900690711
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 464
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-9 Highway over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-9 Highway over Elk Creek in Norton 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 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-9 Highway over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-9 Highway over Elk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does K-9 Highway over Elk Creek carry?
About 464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is K-9 Highway over Elk Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K-9 Highway over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.