US Bridges

K-4 HWY over Big Timber Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 4.13 MI SE Ness CO LN · Structure no. 999900400830501

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Big Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-4 HWY over Big Timber Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location4.13 MI SE Ness CO LN
RouteState Highway 4
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5925, -99.56861
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2023)
Projected traffic331 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 HWY over Big Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-4 HWY over Big Timber 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 HWY over Big Timber Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is K-4 HWY over Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.