US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 0.80 MI E Ford Coln · Structure no. 999940000490071

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,503
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US54/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 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 2,503 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,554 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.80 MI E Ford Coln
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58611, -99.54278
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,503 (2023)
Projected traffic2,554 by 2044
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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

About 2,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.