US Bridges

K4 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek Drain

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 4.38 Mi. East of US-283 · Structure no. 999900400680141

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek Drain in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesBazine Dry Creek Drain
Location4.38 Mi. East of US-283
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63944, -99.81944
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2023)
Projected traffic471 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K4 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek Drain carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.