US Bridges

K4 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 6.24 MI E Ejct US281 · Structure no. 999900400050391

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesCheyenne Bottoms DR
Location6.24 MI E Ejct US281
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52194, -98.66444
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 Cheyenne Bottoms DR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR 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 Cheyenne Bottoms DR carry?

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

How long is K4 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.