US Bridges

Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib to Rattlesnake CR

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 1.2S 3.5W of Greensburg · Structure no. 000000000490200

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib to Rattlesnake CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib to Rattlesnake CR in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. 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 CR
Location1.2S 3.5W of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 1527
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5866, -99.35629
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 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 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 1527 - RD K over Trib to Rattlesnake CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1527 - RD K over Trib to Rattlesnake CR 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 1527 - RD K over Trib to Rattlesnake CR 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 CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.