US Bridges

K4 HWY over Lyon Creek DR

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3-0MI E-Jct K4 & K43 · Structure no. 999900400210841

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Lyon Creek DR is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Lyon Creek 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 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesLyon Creek DR
Location3-0MI E-Jct K4 & K43
RouteState Highway 4
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69583, -97.01944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 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 traffic852 (2023)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Lyon Creek DR built?

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

What condition is K4 HWY over Lyon Creek DR 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 Lyon Creek DR carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Lyon Creek DR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Lyon Creek DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.