US Bridges

RD 37 over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 0.4S 3.4E of Greensburg · Structure no. 000490613006302

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 37 over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake is a concrete culvert carrying RD 37 over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 37
CrossesTrib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake
Location0.4S 3.4E of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59984, -99.23069
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 37 over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 37 over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake 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 37 over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 37 over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RD 37 over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.