FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MICHAELIS RD RS588

Carrying MICHAELIS RD RS588 over TRIB. TO LANDON CREEK

11.5S OF RUSSELL, Russell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MICHAELIS RD RS588

The MICHAELIS RD RS588 bridge in Russell, Kansas carries MICHAELIS RD RS588 over TRIB. TO LANDON CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 135 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.4 metric tons.

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

How MICHAELIS RD RS588 compares

▼ 8.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Kansas bridges
261
Bridges in Russell · 5 in Poor condition
MICHAELIS RD RS588 20.4 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
135 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000840240

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MICHAELIS RD RS588 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 MICHAELIS RD RS588 against other structures in Russell 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 MICHAELIS RD RS588?

MICHAELIS RD RS588 in Russell, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MICHAELIS RD RS588 inspected?

MICHAELIS RD RS588'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 135 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MICHAELIS RD RS588 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MICHAELIS RD RS588?

MICHAELIS RD RS588 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MICHAELIS RD RS588?

MICHAELIS RD RS588 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MICHAELIS RD RS588 and does age affect safety?

MICHAELIS RD RS588 was built in 1985, making it 41 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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