US Bridges

K14 HWY over S. Fork Ninnescah River

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 0.61 MI N 8th St(kingman) · Structure no. 999901400480381

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying K14 HWY over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,345 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,413 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesS. Fork Ninnescah River
Location0.61 MI N 8th St(kingman)
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64083, -98.11306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,345 (2023)
Projected traffic3,413 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 S. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over S. Fork Ninnescah River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 3,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.