US Bridges

K-14 HWY over Sand Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 6.42 MI N Njct US160 · Structure no. 999901400390551

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-14 HWY over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-14 HWY over Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-14 HWY
CrossesSand Creek
Location6.42 MI N Njct US160
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36972, -98.07
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2023)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-14 HWY over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-14 HWY over Sand 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K-14 HWY over Sand Creek carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is K-14 HWY over Sand Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-14 HWY over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.