US Bridges

K14 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.62 MI S-E JCT K96&US50 · Structure no. 999909600780811

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,017
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,884 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 106 ft wide.

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location0.62 MI S-E JCT K96&US50
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00389, -97.94028
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,017 (2023)
Projected traffic5,884 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 K14 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Arkansas River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 5,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.