US Bridges

K9 HWY over Cactus Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.96MI E Norton CO Line · Structure no. 999900900740321

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Cactus Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K9 HWY over Cactus Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesCactus Creek
Location1.96MI E Norton CO Line
RouteState Highway 9
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66861, -99.59139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2023)
Projected traffic476 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cactus Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over Cactus 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over Cactus Creek carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Cactus Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Cactus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.