US Bridges

K14 HWY over Rose Bud Creek

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.91 MI N K42 · Structure no. 999901400480331

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,057
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Rose Bud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying K14 HWY over Rose Bud Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesRose Bud Creek
Location1.91 MI N K42
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.485, -98.08139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2023)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Rose Bud Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is K14 HWY over Rose Bud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Rose Bud Creek carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Rose Bud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Rose Bud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.