FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAGON RD. RS 1416

Carrying WAGON RD. RS 1416 over TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER

1.0S 2.2E OF FULTON, Bourbon, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAGON RD. RS 1416

The WAGON RD. RS 1416 bridge in Bourbon, Kansas carries WAGON RD. RS 1416 over TRIB. LITTLE OSAGE RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 146 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.5 metric tons.

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

How WAGON RD. RS 1416 compares

▼ 14.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Kansas bridges
208
Bridges in Bourbon · 32 in Poor condition
WAGON RD. RS 1416 14.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.4
Serviceability /30
21.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
14.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
28.0 m (92 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
146 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000060443

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAGON RD. RS 1416 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 WAGON RD. RS 1416 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 WAGON RD. RS 1416?

WAGON RD. RS 1416 in Bourbon, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WAGON RD. RS 1416 inspected?

WAGON RD. RS 1416'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 146 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAGON RD. RS 1416 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 WAGON RD. RS 1416?

WAGON RD. RS 1416 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAGON RD. RS 1416?

WAGON RD. RS 1416 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WAGON RD. RS 1416 and does age affect safety?

WAGON RD. RS 1416 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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