US Bridges

4 Corners Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.5E of Bunker Hill · Structure no. 000840675504640

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 Corners Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 4 Corners Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries4 Corners Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location4.0S 1.5E of Bunker Hill
RouteCounty Highway 8414
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81328, -98.68009
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4 Corners Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 Corners Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 4 Corners Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 4 Corners Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4 Corners Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.