US Bridges

K-9 HWY over Dry Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 0.55 MI E Cloud Coln · Structure no. 999900901010421

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
908
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 HWY over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-9 HWY over Dry Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 908 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-9 HWY
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.55 MI E Cloud Coln
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.585, -97.35917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2023)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-9 HWY over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-9 HWY over Dry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K-9 HWY over Dry Creek carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K-9 HWY over Dry Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 HWY over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.