US Bridges

K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 2.11 MI S US54 · Structure no. 999909400290811

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR is a concrete culvert carrying K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesK94 HWY
CrossesW F Rattlesnake CR
Location2.11 MI S US54
RouteState Highway 94
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49306, -99.75667
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2023)
Projected traffic106 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is K94 HWY over W F 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 K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns K94 HWY over W F Rattlesnake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.