US Bridges

K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 0.32 MI S Ford Coln · Structure no. 999909400130331

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR is a concrete culvert carrying K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesK94 HWY
CrossesW F Rattlesnake CR
Location0.32 MI S Ford Coln
RouteState Highway 94
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4625, -99.75611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.