K-4 HWY over Cow Creek
GoodBarton County, Kansas · 10.55 MI E JCT US-281 · Structure no. 999900400050991
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,354
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-4 HWY over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-4 HWY over Cow Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-4 HWY over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-4 HWY over Cow 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 K-4 HWY over Cow Creek carry?
About 1,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is K-4 HWY over Cow Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-4 HWY over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.