US Bridges

K4 HWY over West Branch DR

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 0.84 MI E-Jct K4 & K 43 · Structure no. 999900400210821

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over West Branch DR is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over West Branch DR 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 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesWest Branch DR
Location0.84 MI E-Jct K4 & K 43
RouteState Highway 4
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69583, -97.06
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2023)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 West Branch DR built?

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

What condition is K4 HWY over West Branch DR 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 Branch DR carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over West Branch DR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over West Branch DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.