FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Halfmound Rd

Carrying Halfmound Rd over North Fork Walnut Creek

0.5S 4.1W OF NORTONVILLE, Jefferson, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Halfmound Rd

The Halfmound Rd bridge in Jefferson, Kansas carries Halfmound Rd over North Fork Walnut Creek. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.3 metric tons.

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

How Halfmound Rd compares

▼ 14.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Kansas bridges
194
Bridges in Jefferson · 8 in Poor condition
Halfmound Rd 14.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.9
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000440033

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Halfmound Rd 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 Halfmound Rd against other structures in Jefferson 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 Halfmound Rd?

Halfmound Rd in Jefferson, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Halfmound Rd inspected?

Halfmound Rd'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 90 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Halfmound Rd 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 Halfmound Rd?

Halfmound Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Halfmound Rd?

Halfmound Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Halfmound Rd and does age affect safety?

Halfmound Rd was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

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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