US Bridges

K14 HWY over West Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 0.30 MI N Ellsworth Coln · Structure no. 999901400530041

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over West Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over West Elkhorn Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesWest Elkhorn Creek
Location0.30 MI N Ellsworth Coln
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87472, -98.16972
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2023)
Projected traffic655 by 2044
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over West Elkhorn 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over West Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over West Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over West Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.