US Bridges

K-4 HWY over Lands Creek Drainage

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 10.58 MI NE K-149 HWY · Structure no. 999900400640421

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Lands Creek Drainage is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-4 HWY over Lands Creek Drainage 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 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesLands Creek Drainage
Location10.58 MI NE K-149 HWY
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7975, -96.62278
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2023)
Projected traffic328 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Lands Creek Drainage built?

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

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

About 315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Lands Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.