US Bridges

K14 HWY over Arkansas River Overflow

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 6.28 MI SE Rice Coln · Structure no. 999909600780541

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,387
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Arkansas River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Arkansas River Overflow in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,387 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,669 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Overflow
Location6.28 MI SE Rice Coln
RouteState Highway 14
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14472, -98.10444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,387 (2023)
Projected traffic3,669 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 K14 HWY over Arkansas River Overflow built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Arkansas River Overflow 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 Arkansas River Overflow carry?

About 3,387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Arkansas River Overflow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Arkansas River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.