FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 641 SE 180 ST.

Carrying RS 641 SE 180 ST. over SANDY CREEK

5.0S OF NORWICH, Kingman, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 641 SE 180 ST.

The RS 641 SE 180 ST. bridge in Kingman, Kansas carries RS 641 SE 180 ST. over SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 155 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.0 metric tons.

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

How RS 641 SE 180 ST. compares

▼ 13.1
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Kansas bridges
391
Bridges in Kingman · 22 in Poor condition
RS 641 SE 180 ST. 16.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
155 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000480530

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 641 SE 180 ST. 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 RS 641 SE 180 ST. against other structures in Kingman 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 RS 641 SE 180 ST.?

RS 641 SE 180 ST. in Kingman, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 641 SE 180 ST. inspected?

RS 641 SE 180 ST.'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 155 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 641 SE 180 ST. 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 RS 641 SE 180 ST.?

RS 641 SE 180 ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 641 SE 180 ST.?

RS 641 SE 180 ST. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 641 SE 180 ST. and does age affect safety?

RS 641 SE 180 ST. was built in 1966, making it 60 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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