US Bridges

K14 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.48 MI S K96 · Structure no. 999901700780361

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 2,739 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,149 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesSand Creek Drainage
Location0.48 MI S K96
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96583, -97.94028
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,739 (2023)
Projected traffic3,149 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.