US Bridges

Rs 965 - RD 17 over Rattlesnake Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 3.5E of Mullinville · Structure no. 000000000490090

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 965 - RD 17 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 965 - RD 17 over Rattlesnake Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 965 - RD 17
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location3.5E of Mullinville
RouteCounty Highway 965
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5973, -99.4125
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 965 - RD 17 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 965 - RD 17 over Rattlesnake Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 965 - RD 17 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 965 - RD 17 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 965 - RD 17 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.