US Bridges

K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 10.51 MI N Ellsworth Coln · Structure no. 999901400530061

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
843
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek 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 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesBullfoot Creek
Location10.51 MI N Ellsworth Coln
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00806, -98.15139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic843 (2023)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Bullfoot Creek built?

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

What condition is K14 HWY over Bullfoot 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 Bullfoot Creek carry?

About 843 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Bullfoot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.