US Bridges

RD L over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.

Fair

Kiowa County, Kansas · 5.5E 1.0S of Mullinville · Structure no. 000490597506340

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD L over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD L over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD L
CrossesTrib. to Rattlesnake Ck.
Location5.5E 1.0S of Mullinville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57181, -99.36564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 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 L over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD L over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.