K4 HWY over Blood Creek
GoodBarton County, Kansas · 9.33 MI E Rush Coln · Structure no. 999900400050811
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K4 HWY over Blood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over Blood Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K4 HWY over Blood Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is K4 HWY over Blood 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 Blood Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is K4 HWY over Blood Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K4 HWY over Blood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.