US Bridges

RD C over Rattlesnake Creek.

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Kiowa County, Kansas · 0.5W 6.8N of Greensburg · Structure no. 000490605006160

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD C over Rattlesnake Creek. is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD C over Rattlesnake Creek. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD C
CrossesRattlesnake Creek.
Location0.5W 6.8N of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70434, -99.30427
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 C over Rattlesnake Creek. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD C over Rattlesnake Creek. 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 C over Rattlesnake Creek. carry?

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

How long is RD C over Rattlesnake Creek.?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD C over Rattlesnake Creek.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.