US Bridges

K-9 HWY over Ash Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 11.87 MI E Norton Coln · Structure no. 999900900740461

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 HWY over Ash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-9 HWY over Ash Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesK-9 HWY
CrossesAsh Creek
Location11.87 MI E Norton Coln
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68278, -99.41472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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 closed21.7 mi (35 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 HWY over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-9 HWY over Ash 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 HWY over Ash Creek carry?

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

How long is K-9 HWY over Ash Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 HWY over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.