US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY over S Br Rattlesnake CR

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 1.17 MI E US400 · Structure no. 999905400490021

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,454
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY over S Br Rattlesnake CR is a concrete culvert carrying US54/US400 HWY over S Br Rattlesnake CR in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 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 6,454 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,033 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY
CrossesS Br Rattlesnake CR
Location1.17 MI E US400
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58639, -99.42167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,454 (2023)
Projected traffic8,033 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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/US400 HWY over S Br Rattlesnake CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY over S Br Rattlesnake CR 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/US400 HWY over S Br Rattlesnake CR carry?

About 6,454 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY over S Br Rattlesnake CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY over S Br Rattlesnake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.