US Bridges

K4 HWY over Hobbs Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 2.70 MI SE 7th St(gypsum) · Structure no. 999900400851431

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesHobbs Creek
Location2.70 MI SE 7th St(gypsum)
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68111, -97.40417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2023)
Projected traffic582 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Hobbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.