K-44 HWY over Fall Creek
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 3.85 MI E K-49/K-44 JCT · Structure no. 999904400961441
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 472
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-44 HWY over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-44 HWY over Fall Creek in Sumner 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 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-44 HWY over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-44 HWY over Fall 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does K-44 HWY over Fall Creek carry?
About 472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is K-44 HWY over Fall Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K-44 HWY over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.