K-4 Highway over Lost Creek
GoodRice County, Kansas · 9.55 MI E Barton Coln · Structure no. 999900400800431
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 990
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-4 Highway over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-4 Highway over Lost Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 K-4 Highway over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-4 Highway over Lost Creek 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 K-4 Highway over Lost Creek carry?
About 990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is K-4 Highway over Lost Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K-4 Highway over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.