US Bridges

Bull Creek over K-14 HWY

Good

Reno County, Kansas · K-14 HWY and Bull Crk · Structure no. 999900140781501

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Creek over K-14 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bull Creek over K-14 HWY in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,332 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesBull Creek
CrossesK-14 HWY
LocationK-14 HWY and Bull Crk
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13722, -98.03833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,332 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bull Creek over K-14 HWY built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Creek over K-14 HWY 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Creek over K-14 HWY carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bull Creek over K-14 HWY?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Creek over K-14 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.