US Bridges

K4 HWY over West Turkey Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3.22 MI E K15 · Structure no. 999900400210791

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over West Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over West Turkey Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesWest Turkey Creek
Location3.22 MI E K15
RouteState Highway 4
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68194, -97.165
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over West Turkey Creek 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 West Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is K4 HWY over West Turkey Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over West Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.