US Bridges

K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 0.90 MI E US183 · Structure no. 999900400830131

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
903
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 1942, so it is 83 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesSand Creek Drainage
Location0.90 MI E US183
RouteState Highway 4
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53833, -99.29306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2023)
Projected traffic921 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 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 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.