US Bridges

K4 HWY over Level Creek Drainage

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 1.46 MI N K149 · Structure no. 999900400640141

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Level Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Level Creek Drainage in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesLevel Creek Drainage
Location1.46 MI N K149
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76056, -96.74167
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic494 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 K4 HWY over Level Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Level 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 K4 HWY over Level Creek Drainage carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Level Creek Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Level Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.