FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K14 HWY

Carrying K14 HWY over MULBERRY CREEK

0.16 MI N MITCHELL COLN, Jewell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K14 HWY

The K14 HWY bridge in Jewell, Kansas carries K14 HWY over MULBERRY CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,120 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How K14 HWY compares

▼ 7.3
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Kansas bridges
283
Bridges in Jewell · 22 in Poor condition
K14 HWY 21.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
15.9
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
17.5 m (57 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,120 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999901400450131

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K14 HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare K14 HWY against other structures in Jewell and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for K14 HWY?

K14 HWY in Jewell, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K14 HWY inspected?

K14 HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,120 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K14 HWY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for K14 HWY?

K14 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K14 HWY?

K14 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K14 HWY and does age affect safety?

K14 HWY was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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