US Bridges

US183 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR

Poor

Kiowa County, Kansas · 11.87 MI N Comanche Coln · Structure no. 999918300490141

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesE F Rattlesnake CR
Location11.87 MI N Comanche Coln
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55333, -99.32111
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2023)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US183 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US183 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over E F Rattlesnake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.