US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR DR

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 5.22 MI E US-183 · Structure no. 999905400490221

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,976
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR DR is a concrete culvert carrying US54/US400 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR DR in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,976 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,736 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY
CrossesE F Rattlesnake CR DR
Location5.22 MI E US-183
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60833, -99.2275
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,976 (2023)
Projected traffic6,736 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E F Rattlesnake CR DR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR DR 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 E F Rattlesnake CR DR carry?

About 5,976 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR DR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.