US Bridges

K-9 HWY over Cedar Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 8.14MI E Phillips CO Lin · Structure no. 999900900920531

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 HWY over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-9 HWY over Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK-9 HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location8.14MI E Phillips CO Lin
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65889, -98.91472
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2023)
Projected traffic437 by 2044
Trucks33%
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 K-9 HWY over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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

About 428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is K-9 HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.