US Bridges

K4 HWY over Calf Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 1.40 MI E Barton Coln · Structure no. 999900400800191

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Calf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over Calf Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesCalf Creek
Location1.40 MI E Barton Coln
RouteState Highway 4
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52167, -98.45444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2023)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 K4 HWY over Calf Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Calf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Calf Creek carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Calf Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Calf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.