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K-4 HWY over Hobbs Creek Drainage

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Dickinson County, Kansas · .23 MI E Saline CO LN · Structure no. 999900400211061

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Hobbs Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-4 HWY over Hobbs Creek Drainage in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesHobbs Creek Drainage
Location.23 MI E Saline CO LN
RouteState Highway 4
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68167, -97.36778
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2023)
Projected traffic582 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Hobbs Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-4 HWY over Hobbs Creek Drainage 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 Hobbs Creek Drainage carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K-4 HWY over Hobbs Creek Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Hobbs Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.