US Bridges

K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek Drain

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 7.40 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999901400800371

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek Drain in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,662 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,028 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesLittle Cow Creek Drain
Location7.40 MI N US56
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates38.455, -98.20111
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,662 (2023)
Projected traffic2,028 by 2044
Trucks31%
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 Little Cow Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek Drain carry?

About 1,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.