US Bridges

K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 10.79 MI N Reno Coln · Structure no. 999901400800461

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,802
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,802 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,412 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location10.79 MI N Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31444, -98.20167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,802 (2023)
Projected traffic5,412 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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 Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Little Cow 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 November 2024.

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

About 4,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.