US Bridges

K-4 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek

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Dickinson County, Kansas · 6.86 MI E Saline Coln · Structure no. 999900400210991

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying K-4 HWY over West Branch Turkey 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesWest Branch Turkey Creek
Location6.86 MI E Saline Coln
RouteState Highway 4
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68194, -97.24611
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 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 West Branch Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is K-4 HWY over West Branch Turkey 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 West Branch Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is K-4 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over West Branch Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.