K4 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain
FairRush County, Kansas · 5.14 MI SE Ness Coln · Structure no. 999900400830081
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K4 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K4 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is K4 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain 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 Big Timber Creek Drain carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is K4 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K4 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.