US Bridges

US54 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 1.65 MI E-E JCT K34 · Structure no. 999905400290211

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR is a concrete culvert carrying US54 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 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.

It carries about 3,601 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,247 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesW F Rattlesnake CR
Location1.65 MI E-E JCT K34
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55667, -99.605
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,601 (2023)
Projected traffic5,247 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US54 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US54 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR carry?

About 3,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.