US Bridges

K14 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.47 MI N Harper Coln · Structure no. 999901400480291

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesChikaskia River Drainage
Location2.47 MI N Harper Coln
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42, -98.07944
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2023)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Chikaskia River Drainage built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Chikaskia River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.