US Bridges

K-09 over Big Timber Creek

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 00.54 MI E Jt K173 · Structure no. 999900900690881

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-09 over Big Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-09 over Big Timber Creek in Norton 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK-09
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location00.54 MI E Jt K173
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64944, -99.73028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic387 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-09 over Big Timber Creek built?

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

What condition is K-09 over Big Timber 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-09 over Big Timber Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K-09 over Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-09 over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.