US Bridges

14th. Rd. over Buffalo Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 14.0-F.5 · Structure no. 000160979605440

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th. Rd. over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 14th. Rd. over Buffalo Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries14th. Rd.
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location14.0-F.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.22865, -95.85554
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 14th. Rd. over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th. Rd. over Buffalo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 14th. Rd. over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 14th. Rd. over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 14th. Rd. over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.