K4 HWY over Hobbs Creek
GoodSaline County, Kansas · 2.11 MI SE 7th St(gypsum) · Structure no. 999900400851421
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K4 HWY over Hobbs Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over Hobbs Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K4 HWY over Hobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is K4 HWY over Hobbs 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 2023.
How much traffic does K4 HWY over Hobbs Creek carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is K4 HWY over Hobbs Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K4 HWY over Hobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.