US Bridges

K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 7.39 MI E US183 · Structure no. 999900400830201

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesSand Creek Drainage
Location7.39 MI E US183
RouteState Highway 4
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53722, -99.17333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2023)
Projected traffic699 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 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 672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.