US Bridges

K-34 HWY over Rattlesnake CR

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 1.23 MI S Ejct US-54 · Structure no. 999903400290801

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
964
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-34 HWY over Rattlesnake CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-34 HWY over Rattlesnake CR in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 964 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-34 HWY
CrossesRattlesnake CR
Location1.23 MI S Ejct US-54
RouteState Highway 34
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53528, -99.63
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2023)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-34 HWY over Rattlesnake CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-34 HWY over Rattlesnake CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K-34 HWY over Rattlesnake CR carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is K-34 HWY over Rattlesnake CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns K-34 HWY over Rattlesnake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.