US Bridges

RD N over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck

Fair

Kiowa County, Kansas · 2.0W 3.0S of Mullinville · Structure no. 000490581606380

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD N over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck is a concrete culvert carrying RD N over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD N
CrossesTrib. to Rattlesnake Ck
Location2.0W 3.0S of Mullinville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54176, -99.51083
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD N over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD N 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 RD N over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD N over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RD N over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.