US Bridges

K-14 Highway over Rose Bud Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 4.4 MI N Harper Coln · Structure no. 999901400480781

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-14 Highway over Rose Bud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-14 Highway over Rose Bud Creek in Kingman 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 947 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-14 Highway
CrossesRose Bud Creek
Location4.4 MI N Harper Coln
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44889, -98.08139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2023)
Projected traffic947 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 K-14 Highway over Rose Bud Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-14 Highway over Rose Bud 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 Highway over Rose Bud Creek carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is K-14 Highway over Rose Bud Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-14 Highway over Rose Bud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.