K-8 (north Kansas Highway)
Route description
Southern highway
Classified as a major collector road, the southern K-8 is a continuation of SH-8, linking northern Oklahoma to the town of Kiowa. Approximately halfway between the state line and the northern terminus, the highway crosses a single track originally belonging to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, which is now part of BNSF Railway's Kansas Division.
Northern highway
The northern K-8, also classified as a major collector road, begins at an intersection with US-36 near Athol, traveling north through rural farmland in northern Smith County. The highway terminates at the Nebraska state line, where the roadway continues as N-10.
History
K-8 was constructed between 1918 and 1932, traveling south-north through the middle of the state. By 1940, the highways were truncated to their current segments. US-281 has replaced the former statewide K-8 as the primary link between Oklahoma and Nebraska. The northern section was renumbered as K-11. In 1959, K-11 was transferred back to K-8, and K-8 was on its current route.
Major intersections
Southern highway
The entire route is in Barber County.
Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.000 | 0.000 | SH-8 south – Burlington | Continuation into Oklahoma | |
Kiowa | 1.275 | 2.052 | K-2 (Main Street) – Hardtner, Hazelton | Northern terminus of southern section | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
Northern highway
The entire route is in Smith County.
Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.000 | 0.000 | US-36 – Smith Center, Phillipsburg | Southern terminus of northern section | |
| 15.979 | 25.716 | N-10 north – Franklin | Continuation into Nebraska | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
References
- ^ Staff (2016). "Pavement Management Information System". Kansas Department of Transportation. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ Barber County (PDF) (Map). Functional Classification. Kansas Department of Transportation. January 12, 2005. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ "K-8 South" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ Kansas Railroad Map (PDF) (Map). Kansas Department of Transportation. 2009. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ Kansas Operating Division (PDF) (Map). BNSF Railway. January 1, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 25, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ Smith County (PDF) (Map). Functional Classification. Kansas Department of Transportation. November 4, 2003. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ "K-8 North" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ Official Map Kansas State Roads (PDF) (Map). 1 in ≈ 10 mi. Kansas Highway Commission. August 7, 1918.
- ^ Kansas State Highway System (PDF) (Map). Kansas Highway Commission. 1932.
- ^ Kansas State Highway System (PDF) (Map). Kansas Highway Commission. 1940.
- ^ "K-8 (Kansas highway)" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved January 4, 2011.