FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

26TH RD (RS 735)

Carrying 26TH RD (RS 735) over TRIB VERMILLION RIVER

2.0S OF VLIETS, Marshall, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 26TH RD (RS 735)

The 26TH RD (RS 735) bridge in Marshall, Kansas carries 26TH RD (RS 735) over TRIB VERMILLION RIVER. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.6 metric tons.

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

How 26TH RD (RS 735) compares

▼ 10.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Kansas bridges
402
Bridges in Marshall · 43 in Poor condition
26TH RD (RS 735) 18.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000580420

How to read this record

26TH RD (RS 735) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 26TH RD (RS 735) against other structures in Marshall 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 26TH RD (RS 735)?

26TH RD (RS 735) in Marshall, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 26TH RD (RS 735) inspected?

26TH RD (RS 735)'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 26TH RD (RS 735) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 26TH RD (RS 735)?

26TH RD (RS 735) has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 26TH RD (RS 735)?

26TH RD (RS 735) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 26TH RD (RS 735) and does age affect safety?

26TH RD (RS 735) was built in 1962, making it 64 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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