US Bridges

NE 40 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek

FairPosted for load

Stafford County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.4S of Hudson · Structure no. 000930675005644

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 40 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 40 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 40 Ave
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location1.0W 1.4S of Hudson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStafford County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08039, -98.67429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 NE 40 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 40 Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NE 40 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 40 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 40 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.