US Bridges

K14 HWY over Lovewell Res. Drainage

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Jewell County, Kansas · 9.24 MI N Ejct US36 · Structure no. 999901400450191

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Lovewell Res. Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Lovewell Res. Drainage in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesLovewell Res. Drainage
Location9.24 MI N Ejct US36
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91889, -98.11778
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2023)
Projected traffic575 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Lovewell Res. Drainage built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Lovewell Res. Drainage 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 Lovewell Res. Drainage carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Lovewell Res. Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Lovewell Res. Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.