US Bridges

K4 HWY over Munker Creek Drainage

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.21 MI E K180 · Structure no. 999900400990361

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
821
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Munker Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Munker Creek Drainage in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 821 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesMunker Creek Drainage
Location0.21 MI E K180
RouteState Highway 4
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.855, -96.48583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2023)
Projected traffic838 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Munker Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Munker Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Munker Creek Drainage carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Munker Creek Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Munker Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.