US Bridges

K4 HWY over Cow Creek Drainage

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 12.49 MI E Ejct US281 · Structure no. 999900400051011

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Cow Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over Cow Creek Drainage in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesCow Creek Drainage
Location12.49 MI E Ejct US281
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52167, -98.5475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2023)
Projected traffic1,354 by 2044
Trucks22%
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 Cow Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Cow Creek 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 Cow Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Cow Creek Drainage?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Cow Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.