US Bridges

K4 HWY over Mission Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 7.28 MI NE Wab. Co. Line · Structure no. 999900400891641

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Mission Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K4 HWY over Mission Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesMission Creek
Location7.28 MI NE Wab. Co. Line
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01694, -95.86722
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2023)
Projected traffic328 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Mission 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Mission Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Mission Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.