US Bridges

K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek Drainage

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 8.15 MI N Ellsworth Coln · Structure no. 999901400530051

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek Drainage in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesBullfoot Creek Drainage
Location8.15 MI N Ellsworth Coln
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97417, -98.15111
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2023)
Projected traffic848 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 Bullfoot Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek Drainage carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.