US Bridges

K4 HWY over Boot Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 0.00 MI E Rush Coln · Structure no. 999900400050301

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Boot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Boot Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesBoot Creek
Location0.00 MI E Rush Coln
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53667, -99.03278
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2023)
Projected traffic629 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 K4 HWY over Boot Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Boot 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Boot Creek carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Boot Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Boot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.