US Bridges

K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR DR

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 5.93 Mi. East of US-283 · Structure no. 999900400680471

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR DR is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR DR in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesAlexander Dry CR DR
Location5.93 Mi. East of US-283
RouteState Highway 4
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63972, -99.79056
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 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 DR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR DR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Alexander Dry CR DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.