US Bridges

W Road over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Edwards County, Kansas · 13.0S 2.5W of Belpre · Structure no. 000240623206080

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Edwards 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Road
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location13.0S 2.5W of Belpre
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76264, -99.1425
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 W Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?

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

What condition is W 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.