US Bridges

K4 HWY over Unnamed Marsh Drainage

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 2.08 MI E Ejct US281 · Structure no. 999900400050341

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Unnamed Marsh Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Unnamed Marsh Drainage in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 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 1,683 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesUnnamed Marsh Drainage
Location2.08 MI E Ejct US281
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52167, -98.73944
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,683 (2023)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 Unnamed Marsh Drainage built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is K4 HWY over Unnamed Marsh 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 2024.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Unnamed Marsh Drainage carry?

About 1,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Unnamed Marsh Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Unnamed Marsh Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.