Wildfire RD over Rattlesnake Creek
GoodPosted for loadFord County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.9E of Bucklin · Structure no. 000290569606380
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wildfire RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wildfire RD over Rattlesnake Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wildfire RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Wildfire RD 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Wildfire RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wildfire RD over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Wildfire RD over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.