US Bridges

K4 HWY over West Holland Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3.46 MI E Saline Coln · Structure no. 999900400210781

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over West Holland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over West Holland Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 38 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
Location3.46 MI E Saline Coln
RouteState Highway 4
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68167, -97.30806
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 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 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over West Holland 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 2023.

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

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

How long is K4 HWY over West Holland Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over West Holland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.