US Bridges

K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR Drn

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 7.57 Mi. East of US-283 · Structure no. 999900400680171

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

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR Drn is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR Drn 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesAlexander Dry CR Drn
Location7.57 Mi. East of US-283
RouteState Highway 4
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63972, -99.76028
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 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 Alexander Dry CR Drn built?

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

What condition is K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR Drn 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 Alexander Dry CR Drn carry?

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

How long is K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR Drn?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.