US Bridges

K-4 HWY over Lairds Creek Drainage

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 0.30 MI E. JCT K-57 · Structure no. 999900400640431

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Lairds Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-4 HWY over Lairds 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 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesLairds Creek Drainage
Location0.30 MI E. JCT K-57
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84111, -96.58861
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2023)
Projected traffic528 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 Lairds Creek Drainage built?

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

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

About 518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Lairds Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.