US Bridges

RD 19 over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 1.4S 4.5E of Mullinville · Structure no. 000490595006344

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 19 over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck is a concrete culvert carrying RD 19 over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD 19
CrossesTrib. to Rattlesnake Ck
Location1.4S 4.5E of Mullinville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56668, -99.39392
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic40 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 Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 19 over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 19 over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RD 19 over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.