K4 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage
GoodRice County, Kansas · 7.13 MI E Barton Coln · Structure no. 999900400800221
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,021
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K4 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage in Rice 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K4 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is K4 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does K4 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage carry?
About 1,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is K4 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns K4 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.