US Bridges

Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 5.7E of Mullinville · Structure no. 000000000490190

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1527 - RD K
CrossesTrib. to Rattlesnake Ck.
Location5.7E of Mullinville
RouteCounty Highway 1527
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58654, -99.37252
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic265 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. 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 1527 - RD K over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.