US Bridges

K9 HWY over Coon Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 2.65 MI E JCT K15W · Structure no. 999900901010341

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,074
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K9 HWY over Coon Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2.65 MI E JCT K15W
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71167, -97
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2023)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over Coon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over Coon Creek carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Coon Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.