US Bridges

Rs 219 260 Road over Rattlesnake Creek

GoodPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.5S of Trousdale · Structure no. 000000000240001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 219 260 Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 219 260 Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 219 260 Road
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location1.0W 2.5S of Trousdale
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77919, -99.10525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 219 260 Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 219 260 Road over Rattlesnake Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 219 260 Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 219 260 Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 219 260 Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.