US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 5.54 MI E US400 · Structure no. 999905400490201

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,536 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,463 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY
CrossesRattlesnake Creek Drg
Location5.54 MI E US400
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60278, -99.3475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,536 (2023)
Projected traffic8,463 by 2044
Trucks40%
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/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 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/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg carry?

About 6,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.