US Bridges

RD 19 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 1.3N 4.5E of Mullinville · Structure no. 000490595006287

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 19 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying RD 19 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 19
CrossesS. Br. Rattlesnake Ck.
Location1.3N 4.5E of Mullinville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60498, -99.39443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic180 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 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 RD 19 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 19 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 19 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 19 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RD 19 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.