K14 HWY over Oxide Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 12.88 MI N Rice Coln · Structure no. 999901400270641
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K14 HWY over Oxide Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying K14 HWY over Oxide Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K14 HWY over Oxide Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is K14 HWY over Oxide 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does K14 HWY over Oxide Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is K14 HWY over Oxide Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K14 HWY over Oxide Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.