US Bridges

US54 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg.

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 3.34 MI E Ford Coln · Structure no. 999905400490011

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying US54 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,826 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 97 ft wide.

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesRattlesnake Creek Drg.
Location3.34 MI E Ford Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57833, -99.49833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,678 (2023)
Projected traffic3,826 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US54 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US54 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. carry?

About 2,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg.?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.