US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg.

Fair

Kiowa County, Kansas · 3.34 MI E Ford Coln · Structure no. 999940000490081

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying US-400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, 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 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 2,329 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,199 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesRattlesnake Creek Drg.
Location3.34 MI E Ford Coln
RouteU.S. Route 400
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58611, -99.49667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2023)
Projected traffic3,199 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 US-400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. built?

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

What condition is US-400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. 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 US-400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg. carry?

About 2,329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg.?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.