US Bridges

K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 1.09 MI N K284 · Structure no. 999901400530411

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location1.09 MI N K284
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20583, -98.15389
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 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 K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Rattlesnake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

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

How long is K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.