US Bridges

K4 HWY over West Holland Creek Drg.

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3.66 MI E Saline Coln · Structure no. 999900400210401

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over West Holland Creek Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over West Holland Creek Drg. in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 98 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesWest Holland Creek Drg.
Location3.66 MI E Saline Coln
RouteState Highway 4
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68167, -97.30444
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 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2023)
Projected traffic582 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 West Holland Creek Drg. built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is K4 HWY over West Holland Creek Drg. 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 2023.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over West Holland Creek Drg. carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over West Holland Creek Drg.?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over West Holland Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.