US Bridges

K4 HWY over Mission Creek Drg

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.58 MI NE Wabaunsee Coln · Structure no. 999900400892811

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Mission Creek Drg is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K4 HWY over Mission Creek Drg in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesMission Creek Drg
Location4.58 MI NE Wabaunsee Coln
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00389, -95.90778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 Drg built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Mission Creek Drg 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 Drg carry?

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

How long is K4 HWY over Mission Creek Drg?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Mission Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.