US Bridges

K9 HWY over Ash Creek Drainage

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 12.18 MI E Norton Coln · Structure no. 999900900740371

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Ash Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over Ash Creek Drainage in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesAsh Creek Drainage
Location12.18 MI E Norton Coln
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68333, -99.40889
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2023)
Projected traffic599 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 K9 HWY over Ash Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over Ash Creek Drainage 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 Ash Creek Drainage carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Ash Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Ash Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.