US Bridges

K-284 HWY over Rattlesnake Cr. Drainage

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 5.34 MI E of K-14/K-284 · Structure no. 999928400530401

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-284 HWY over Rattlesnake Cr. Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-284 HWY over Rattlesnake Cr. Drainage in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK-284 HWY
CrossesRattlesnake Cr. Drainage
Location5.34 MI E of K-14/K-284
RouteState Highway 284
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19028, -98.055
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2023)
Projected traffic146 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 K-284 HWY over Rattlesnake Cr. Drainage built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-284 HWY over Rattlesnake Cr. Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K-284 HWY over Rattlesnake Cr. Drainage carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K-284 HWY over Rattlesnake Cr. Drainage?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-284 HWY over Rattlesnake Cr. Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.