US Bridges

K9 HWY over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 1.94MI W Jt U281 · Structure no. 999900900920351

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K9 HWY over Spring Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.94MI W Jt U281
RouteState Highway 9
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64, -98.82139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2023)
Projected traffic809 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.