FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KANSAS RD. RS 1194

Carrying KANSAS RD. RS 1194 over MARMATON RIVER

0.9S 1.1W OF MARMATON, Bourbon, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KANSAS RD. RS 1194

The KANSAS RD. RS 1194 bridge in Bourbon, Kansas carries KANSAS RD. RS 1194 over MARMATON RIVER. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 88.4 meters (290 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 95 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

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

How KANSAS RD. RS 1194 compares

▲ 10.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Kansas bridges
208
Bridges in Bourbon · 32 in Poor condition
KANSAS RD. RS 1194 39.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
88.4 m (290 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
95 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000060360

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KANSAS RD. RS 1194 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 KANSAS RD. RS 1194 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 KANSAS RD. RS 1194?

KANSAS RD. RS 1194 in Bourbon, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KANSAS RD. RS 1194 inspected?

KANSAS RD. RS 1194'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 95 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KANSAS RD. RS 1194 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KANSAS RD. RS 1194?

KANSAS RD. RS 1194 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KANSAS RD. RS 1194?

KANSAS RD. RS 1194 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is KANSAS RD. RS 1194 and does age affect safety?

KANSAS RD. RS 1194 was built in 1979, making it 47 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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