US Bridges

RD F over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck.

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 3.3E 3.8N of Greensburg · Structure no. 000490611906220

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD F over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD F over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 72 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD F
CrossesE. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck.
Location3.3E 3.8N of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66039, -99.23383
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 F over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RD F over E. Fk. 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 F over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD F over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck.?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD F over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.