US Bridges

K4 HWY over Level Creek Drainage

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 2.00 MI N K149 · Structure no. 999900400640151

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 71 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
Location2.00 MI N K149
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76861, -96.74167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Level Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.