US Bridges

K4 HWY over S Branch Mission CR

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.85 MI NE of K-99 E Jct. · Structure no. 999900400990421

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over S Branch Mission CR is a steel culvert carrying K4 HWY over S Branch Mission CR in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesS Branch Mission CR
Location4.85 MI NE of K-99 E Jct.
RouteState Highway 4
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91444, -96.08556
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2023)
Projected traffic900 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 S Branch Mission CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over S Branch Mission CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over S Branch Mission CR carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over S Branch Mission CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over S Branch Mission CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.