US Bridges

K9 K15 HWY over Peats Creek Drainage

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 2.43 MI NE K115 · Structure no. 999900901010151

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,679
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 K15 HWY over Peats Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K9 K15 HWY over Peats Creek Drainage in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesK9 K15 HWY
CrossesPeats Creek Drainage
Location2.43 MI NE K115
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66444, -97.11417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,679 (2023)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 K15 HWY over Peats Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 K15 HWY over Peats Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K9 K15 HWY over Peats Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K9 K15 HWY over Peats Creek Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns K9 K15 HWY over Peats Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.