US Bridges

NE 130 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek

PoorPosted for load

Stafford County, Kansas · 7.1N 13.5E of St. John · Structure no. 000930693005620

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
115 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 130 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 130 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 130 Ave
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location7.1N 13.5E of St. John
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStafford County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10039, -98.50942
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 130 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 130 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does NE 130 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 130 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NE 130 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.