US Bridges

K4 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1.00 MI E K15 · Structure no. 999900400210431

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 554 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek Drainage
Location1.00 MI E K15
RouteState Highway 4
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68194, -97.20611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2023)
Projected traffic676 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Turkey Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is K4 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Turkey Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.