US Bridges

S. 14th Ave. over Park St. Drainage Canal

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 0.25S of Park St. · Structure no. 406950290803006

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,585
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 14th Ave. over Park St. Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying S. 14th Ave. over Park St. Drainage Canal in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 9,585 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,510 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 14th Ave.
CrossesPark St. Drainage Canal
Location0.25S of Park St.
RouteCity Street 803
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74736, -100.03297
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,585 (2022)
Projected traffic10,510 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S. 14th Ave. over Park St. Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 14th Ave. over Park St. Drainage Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S. 14th Ave. over Park St. Drainage Canal carry?

About 9,585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. 14th Ave. over Park St. Drainage Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns S. 14th Ave. over Park St. Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.