K14 HWY over West Buffalo Creek
GoodJewell County, Kansas · 6.87 MI N Mitchell Coln · Structure no. 999901400450421
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,057
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K14 HWY over West Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K14 HWY over West Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K14 HWY over West Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is K14 HWY over West Buffalo 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 West Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is K14 HWY over West Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K14 HWY over West Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.