US Bridges

K4 HWY over Clarks Creek

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 4.00 MI E US77 · Structure no. 999900400640361

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over Clarks Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesClarks Creek
Location4.00 MI E US77
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71056, -96.87028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2023)
Projected traffic267 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Clarks 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 K4 HWY over Clarks Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.