US Bridges

K-4 HWY over Level Creek

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 0.96 MI N K-149 · Structure no. 999900400640521

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Level Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-4 HWY over Level Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesLevel Creek
Location0.96 MI N K-149
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75333, -96.74167
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic494 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Level Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-4 HWY over Level 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does K-4 HWY over Level Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K-4 HWY over Level Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Level Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.