US Bridges

K14 HWY over Sand Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.23 MI S K96 · Structure no. 999901700780371

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Sand Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 98 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 2,739 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,149 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.23 MI S K96
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96944, -97.94028
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is K14 HWY over Sand 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is K14 HWY over Sand Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.