US Bridges

K-4 HWY over Parkers Creek

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 7.32 MI NE K-149 HWY · Structure no. 999900400640411

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
468
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Parkers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-4 HWY over Parkers Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesParkers Creek
Location7.32 MI NE K-149 HWY
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7975, -96.68361
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2023)
Projected traffic487 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 Parkers Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-4 HWY over Parkers 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 K-4 HWY over Parkers Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K-4 HWY over Parkers Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Parkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.