US Bridges

US183 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Kansas · 6.01 MI N US54 · Structure no. 999918300490191

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location6.01 MI N US54
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69306, -99.32278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2023)
Projected traffic774 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
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 Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US183 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.