US Bridges

Wildfire RD over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · S. Edge of Bucklin · Structure no. 000290567706380

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildfire RD over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildfire RD over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWildfire RD
CrossesTrib. to Rattlesnake Ck.
LocationS. Edge of Bucklin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5421, -99.63731
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wildfire RD over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildfire RD over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. 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 Wildfire RD over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wildfire RD over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wildfire RD over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.