US Bridges

U Road over Rattlesnake Creek

FairPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 11.0S 1.0E of Belpre · Structure no. 000240629506040

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU Road
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location11.0S 1.0E of Belpre
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79136, -99.07939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is U Road over Rattlesnake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does U Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

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

How long is U Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns U Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.