US Bridges

K44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.27 MI E Harper Coln · Structure no. 999904400960901

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesK44 HWY
CrossesFall Creek Drainage
Location2.27 MI E Harper Coln
RouteState Highway 44
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15417, -97.76139
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2023)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is K44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is K44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K44 HWY over Fall Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.