US Bridges

K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg.

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 0.14 MI N K284 · Structure no. 999901400530111

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesRattlesnake Creek Drg.
Location0.14 MI N K284
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19222, -98.15389
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Rattlesnake Creek Drg. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. 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 Rattlesnake Creek Drg. carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.