US Bridges

Rs 218 - 10 RD over W. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 1.0N of Mullinville · Structure no. 000000000490060

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 218 - 10 RD over W. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 218 - 10 RD over W. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 218 - 10 RD
CrossesW. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.
Location1.0N of Mullinville
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6052, -99.47589
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 218 - 10 RD over W. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 218 - 10 RD over W. Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 218 - 10 RD over W. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 218 - 10 RD over W. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 218 - 10 RD over W. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.