US Bridges

K-14 HWY over Cow Creek Drainage

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 9.73 MI N Reno Coln · Structure no. 999901400800591

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,802
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-14 HWY over Cow Creek Drainage is a concrete slab carrying K-14 HWY over Cow Creek 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 4,802 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,412 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesK-14 HWY
CrossesCow Creek Drainage
Location9.73 MI N Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29889, -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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 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 K-14 HWY over Cow Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is K-14 HWY over Cow Creek 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 November 2024.

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

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

How long is K-14 HWY over Cow Creek Drainage?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns K-14 HWY over Cow Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.