FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

250TH ST. RS 55

Carrying 250TH ST. RS 55 over BUCK RUN CREEK

1.5W 0.9S OF GARLAND, Bourbon, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 250TH ST. RS 55

The 250TH ST. RS 55 bridge in Bourbon, Kansas carries 250TH ST. RS 55 over BUCK RUN CREEK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 28.0 meters (92 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.9 metric tons.

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

How 250TH ST. RS 55 compares

▼ 18.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Kansas bridges
208
Bridges in Bourbon · 32 in Poor condition
250TH ST. RS 55 10.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
22.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
28.0 m (92 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
136 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000060180

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

250TH ST. RS 55 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 250TH ST. RS 55 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 250TH ST. RS 55?

250TH ST. RS 55 in Bourbon, Kansas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 250TH ST. RS 55 inspected?

250TH ST. RS 55'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. 250TH ST. RS 55 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 250TH ST. RS 55?

250TH ST. RS 55 has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 250TH ST. RS 55?

250TH ST. RS 55 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 250TH ST. RS 55 and does age affect safety?

250TH ST. RS 55 was built in 1925, making it 101 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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