K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage
FairRush County, Kansas · 0.91 MI W US183 · Structure no. 999900400830121
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 431
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sand Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage 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 Sand Creek Drainage carry?
About 431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.