K-43 HWY over Cary Creek
GoodDickinson County, Kansas · 4.68 MI N K-4 · Structure no. 999904300210871
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 405
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-43 HWY over Cary Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-43 HWY over Cary Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-43 HWY over Cary Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-43 HWY over Cary 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-43 HWY over Cary Creek carry?
About 405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is K-43 HWY over Cary Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K-43 HWY over Cary Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.