FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SE 70 Rd RS 299

Carrying SE 70 Rd RS 299 over WILDCAT CREEK

1.5E OF SPRING, Harper, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SE 70 Rd RS 299

The SE 70 Rd RS 299 bridge in Harper, Kansas carries SE 70 Rd RS 299 over WILDCAT CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 5/9. 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 SE 70 Rd RS 299 compares

▼ 14.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Kansas bridges
355
Bridges in Harper · 36 in Poor condition
SE 70 Rd RS 299 14.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.4
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
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
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000390080

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SE 70 Rd RS 299 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 SE 70 Rd RS 299 against other structures in Harper 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 SE 70 Rd RS 299?

SE 70 Rd RS 299 in Harper, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SE 70 Rd RS 299 inspected?

SE 70 Rd RS 299'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SE 70 Rd RS 299 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 SE 70 Rd RS 299?

SE 70 Rd RS 299 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SE 70 Rd RS 299?

SE 70 Rd RS 299 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SE 70 Rd RS 299 and does age affect safety?

SE 70 Rd RS 299 was built in 1930, making it 96 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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