US Bridges

K-14 Highway over Mulberry Creek Drainage

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 5.04 MI N US-24 Highway · Structure no. 999901400620391

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-14 Highway over Mulberry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-14 Highway over Mulberry Creek Drainage in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-14 Highway
CrossesMulberry Creek Drainage
Location5.04 MI N US-24 Highway
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55278, -98.11528
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2023)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-14 Highway over Mulberry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-14 Highway over Mulberry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K-14 Highway over Mulberry Creek Drainage carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K-14 Highway over Mulberry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns K-14 Highway over Mulberry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.