US Bridges

K-4 Highway over Lost Creek

Good

Rice 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).

CarriesK-4 Highway
CrossesLost Creek
Location9.55 MI E Barton Coln
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.515, -98.30583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2023)
Projected traffic1,161 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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.