US Bridges

Rs 39 - NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Stafford County, Kansas · 6.4N of Stafford · Structure no. 000000000930030

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 39 - NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 39 - NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 39 - NE 80 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Rattlesnake Ck.
Location6.4N of Stafford
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06211, -98.60079
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 39 - NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 39 - NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. 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 Rs 39 - NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck. carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 39 - NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 39 - NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Rattlesnake Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.