RD J over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck.
GoodPosted for loadKiowa County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.6E of Mullinville · Structure no. 000490593206300
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD J over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying RD J over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD J over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck. built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD J over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck. 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 RD J over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck. carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD J over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck.?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RD J over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.