US Bridges

K14 HWY over Dry Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 5.96 MI N Mitchell Coln · Structure no. 999901400450141

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,057
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Dry Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 88 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 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.96 MI N Mitchell Coln
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65083, -98.15667
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2023)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is K14 HWY over Dry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.