US Bridges

K4 HWY over Deception Creek Drg

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 2.85 MI E Ejct US281 · Structure no. 999900400050351

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Deception Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Deception Creek Drg in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 97 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 1,683 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesDeception Creek Drg
Location2.85 MI E Ejct US281
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52167, -98.72528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 K4 HWY over Deception Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is K4 HWY over Deception Creek Drg 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 2024.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Deception Creek Drg carry?

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

How long is K4 HWY over Deception Creek Drg?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Deception Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.