US Bridges

RD I over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 0.6N 3.6E of Greensburg · Structure no. 000490613306280

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD I over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake is a concrete culvert carrying RD I over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRD I
CrossesTrib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake
Location0.6N 3.6E of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61632, -99.22627
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 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 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 I over Trib. E. Fk. Rattlesnake built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.