US Bridges

RD 6 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 2.4W 3.0N of Greensburg · Structure no. 000490601206240

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 6 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 6 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 6
CrossesS. Br. Rattlesnake Ck
Location2.4W 3.0N of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64563, -99.33827
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 6 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 6 over S. Br. 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 6 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 6 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 6 over S. Br. Rattlesnake Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.