US Bridges

K14 HWY over Salt Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 0.03 MI N Washington ST · Structure no. 999901400800351

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Salt Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,330 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,036 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 249 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.03 MI N Washington ST
RouteState Highway 14
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34472, -98.20167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width249 ft (76 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,330 (2023)
Projected traffic8,036 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Salt Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Salt Creek carry?

About 6,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Salt Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 249 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.