US Bridges

K14 HWY over Leban Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 3.37 MI S US24 · Structure no. 999901400620281

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,246
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Leban Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K14 HWY over Leban Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,246 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesLeban Creek
Location3.37 MI S US24
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43917, -98.11667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,246 (2023)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Leban Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Leban 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 Leban Creek carry?

About 1,246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Leban Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Leban Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.