US Bridges

Rs 968 - RD 33 over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Kansas · 7.0N of Greensburg · Structure no. 000000000490130

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 968 - RD 33 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 968 - RD 33 over Rattlesnake Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 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
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location7.0N of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 968
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70601, -99.26837
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 statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 968 - RD 33 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.