Rs 222 - 43 RD over Rattlesnake Creek
FairKiowa County, Kansas · 7.5N of Brenham · Structure no. 000000000490070
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 222 - 43 RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 222 - 43 RD over Rattlesnake Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rs 222 - 43 RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 222 - 43 RD over Rattlesnake Creek 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 222 - 43 RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 222 - 43 RD over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 222 - 43 RD over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.