US Bridges

K-14 HWY over K & O RR and Local Drg

Good

Rice County, Kansas · K-14 HWY & K&o RR · Structure no. 999901400800551

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-14 HWY over K & O RR and Local Drg is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-14 HWY over K & O RR and Local Drg in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,791 by 2044. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesK-14 HWY
CrossesK & O RR and Local Drg
LocationK-14 HWY & K&o RR
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates38.22694, -98.19333
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,791 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 K-14 HWY over K & O RR and Local Drg built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-14 HWY over K & O RR and Local Drg 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 K-14 HWY over K & O RR and Local Drg carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K-14 HWY over K & O RR and Local Drg?

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K-14 HWY over K & O RR and Local Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.