RD I over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.
PoorPosted for loadKiowa County, Kansas · 0.8N 2.2E of Greensburg · Structure no. 000490609806280
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD I over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying RD I over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD I over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD I over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does RD I over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD I over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RD I over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.