US Bridges

K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 0.78 MI N US156 · Structure no. 999901400270371

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,809
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,809 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesSmoky Hill River Drn
Location0.78 MI N US156
RouteState Highway 14
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72333, -98.23444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,809 (2023)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn carry?

About 1,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.