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K-4 HWY over Clarks Creek Drainage

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Morris County, Kansas · 3.2 MI E Dickson CO LN · Structure no. 999900400640391

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Clarks Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-4 HWY over Clarks Creek Drainage in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesClarks Creek Drainage
Location3.2 MI E Dickson CO LN
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71056, -96.88778
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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-4 HWY over Clarks Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-4 HWY over Clarks 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 K-4 HWY over Clarks Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K-4 HWY over Clarks Creek Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Clarks Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.