US Bridges

K-9 HWY over Deer Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 11.19 MI E JCT US-183 · Structure no. 999900900740471

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 HWY over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-9 HWY over Deer 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesK-9 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek
Location11.19 MI E JCT US-183
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67361, -99.10306
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2023)
Projected traffic423 by 2044
Trucks47%
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 Deer Creek built?

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

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

About 406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is K-9 HWY over Deer Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 HWY over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.