K4 HWY over Plum Creek
FairRice County, Kansas · 6.26 MI E Barton Coln · Structure no. 999900400800211
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,021
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K4 HWY over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over Plum Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K4 HWY over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is K4 HWY over Plum 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 Plum Creek carry?
About 1,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is K4 HWY over Plum Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns K4 HWY over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.