US Bridges

K4 HWY over Mission Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.43 MI E Wabaunsee Coln · Structure no. 999900400891811

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
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 1991, so it is 34 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesMission Creek
Location0.43 MI E Wabaunsee Coln
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96417, -95.93889
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 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 traffic585 (2023)
Projected traffic597 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1991, making it 34 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 585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Mission Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 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.