US Bridges

K4 HWY over Dry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.27 MI E Njct I135 · Structure no. 999900400851611

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.27 MI E Njct I135
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68139, -97.61583
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2023)
Projected traffic896 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Dry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Dry Creek carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Dry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.