K-14 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek
PoorJewell County, Kansas · 1.25 MI N K28 · Structure no. 999901400450161
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,133
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-14 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-14 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 84 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,133 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,252 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-14 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is K-14 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does K-14 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is K-14 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K-14 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.