US Bridges

K14 HWY over West Oak Creek

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 3.32 MI N K140 · Structure no. 999901400270401

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over West Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over West Oak Creek in Ellsworth 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,133 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesWest Oak Creek
Location3.32 MI N K140
RouteState Highway 14
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78806, -98.22472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2023)
Projected traffic2,133 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is K14 HWY over West Oak Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over West Oak Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over West Oak Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over West Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.