US Bridges

RD 131 over Rattlesnake Creek

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 0.9W 1.6S of Bucklin · Structure no. 000290567006402

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 131 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RD 131 over Rattlesnake Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 131
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.9W 1.6S of Bucklin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52431, -99.64803
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic36 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 RD 131 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 131 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RD 131 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 131 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RD 131 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.