US Bridges

K-14 Highway over Smoots Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · .50 MI N of US-54 Highway · Structure no. 999901700480791

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,334
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-14 Highway over Smoots Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-14 Highway over Smoots Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,334 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-14 Highway
CrossesSmoots Creek
Location.50 MI N of US-54 Highway
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67611, -97.93611
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,334 (2023)
Projected traffic1,534 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 Smoots Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-14 Highway over Smoots 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 Smoots Creek carry?

About 1,334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K-14 Highway over Smoots Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-14 Highway over Smoots Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.