US Bridges

Rs 965 - RD 17 over Rattlesnake Creek.

GoodPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 7.5N.E. of Mullinville · Structure no. 000000000490100

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
365
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 1959, so it is 66 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2046. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 965 - RD 17
CrossesRattlesnake Creek.
Location7.5N.E. of Mullinville
RouteCounty Highway 965
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67933, -99.41337
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic440 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1959, making it 66 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 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 965 - RD 17 over Rattlesnake Creek.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.