US Bridges

RD 37 over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 1.6 N 3.4 E of Greensburg · Structure no. 000490613006249

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 37 over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying RD 37 over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD 37
CrossesE. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.
Location1.6 N 3.4 E of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 521
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63323, -99.23115
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed3.7 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 37 over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 37 over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. 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 37 over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck. carry?

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

How long is RD 37 over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RD 37 over E. Fork Rattlesnake Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.