US Bridges

K-14 HWY over Drainage

Good

Rice County, Kansas · K-14 HWY · Structure no. 999901400800571

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-14 HWY over Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-14 HWY over Drainage in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,509 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesK-14 HWY
CrossesDrainage
LocationK-14 HWY
RouteState Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24417, -98.20639
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2023)
Projected traffic3,509 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 K-14 HWY over Drainage built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-14 HWY over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K-14 HWY over Drainage carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K-14 HWY over Drainage?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns K-14 HWY over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.