US Bridges

RD D over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck.

Fair

Kiowa County, Kansas · 4.6E 5.7N of Greensburg · Structure no. 000490615106180

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD D over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD D over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD D
CrossesE. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck.
Location4.6E 5.7N of Greensburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68991, -99.21314
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 D over E. Fk. Rattlesnake Ck. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.