US Bridges

K-14 over Hunter Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 9.27 MI N K42 · Structure no. 999900140481161

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-14 over Hunter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-14 over Hunter Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,588 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesK-14
CrossesHunter Creek
Location9.27 MI N K42
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58389, -98.10833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2023)
Projected traffic1,588 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-14 over Hunter 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 over Hunter Creek carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is K-14 over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-14 over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.