K-44 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage
GoodHarper County, Kansas · 3.9 MI E K-179/K-44 JCT · Structure no. 999904400390621
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 472
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-44 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-44 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage in Harper 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 472 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-44 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-44 HWY over Silver 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does K-44 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage carry?
About 472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is K-44 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns K-44 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.