US Bridges

RD J over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 1.7E of Greensburg · Structure no. 000490609306300

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD J over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying RD J over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRD J
CrossesE. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.
Location1.7E of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60157, -99.26239
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD J over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD J over E. Fork 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 J over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD J over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns RD J over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.