US Bridges

K-44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage

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Harper County, Kansas · .03 MI W of Sumner CO Ln. · Structure no. 999904400390631

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK-44 HWY
CrossesFall Creek Drainage
Location.03 MI W of Sumner CO Ln.
RouteState Highway 44
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15444, -97.80306
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2023)
Projected traffic532 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-44 HWY over Fall 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 Fall Creek Drainage carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is K-44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns K-44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.