K9 HWY over Beaver Creek
FairPosted for loadSmith County, Kansas · 3.67MI W Jt U281 · Structure no. 999900900920341
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 428
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K9 HWY over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K9 HWY over Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 428 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K9 HWY over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is K9 HWY over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek carry?
About 428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is K9 HWY over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns K9 HWY over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.