US Bridges

Rs 968 - RD 33 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Creek

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 6.5N of Greensburg · Structure no. 000000000490120

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 968 - RD 33 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 968 - RD 33 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2046. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 968 - RD 33
CrossesS. Br. Rattlesnake Creek
Location6.5N of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 968
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69828, -99.26829
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic215 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 968 - RD 33 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 968 - RD 33 over S. Br. 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 968 - RD 33 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 968 - RD 33 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 968 - RD 33 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.