FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HACKBERRY RD RS 51

Carrying HACKBERRY RD RS 51 over TRIB. PAINT CREEK

4.0S 0.9E OF REDFIELD, Bourbon, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HACKBERRY RD RS 51

The HACKBERRY RD RS 51 bridge in Bourbon, Kansas carries HACKBERRY RD RS 51 over TRIB. PAINT CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 136 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HACKBERRY RD RS 51 compares

▼ 5.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Kansas bridges
208
Bridges in Bourbon · 32 in Poor condition
HACKBERRY RD RS 51 23.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
27.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
136 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000060090

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HACKBERRY RD RS 51 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HACKBERRY RD RS 51 against other structures in Bourbon and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HACKBERRY RD RS 51?

HACKBERRY RD RS 51 in Bourbon, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HACKBERRY RD RS 51 inspected?

HACKBERRY RD RS 51's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 136 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HACKBERRY RD RS 51 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HACKBERRY RD RS 51?

HACKBERRY RD RS 51 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HACKBERRY RD RS 51?

HACKBERRY RD RS 51 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HACKBERRY RD RS 51 and does age affect safety?

HACKBERRY RD RS 51 was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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