US Bridges

K-4 HWY over East Holland Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 5.30 MI E Saline Coln · Structure no. 999900400210981

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over East Holland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-4 HWY over East Holland Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesEast Holland Creek
Location5.30 MI E Saline Coln
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68083, -97.27389
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 K-4 HWY over East Holland Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-4 HWY over East 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 K-4 HWY over East Holland Creek carry?

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

How long is K-4 HWY over East Holland Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over East Holland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.