FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 304 811-484.3

Carrying RS 304 811-484.3 over LOCAL DRAINAGE

2.8S OF GYPSUM, Saline, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 304 811-484.3

The RS 304 811-484.3 bridge in Saline, Kansas carries RS 304 811-484.3 over LOCAL DRAINAGE. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1966, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.3 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 322 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How RS 304 811-484.3 compares

▲ 3.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Kansas bridges
359
Bridges in Saline · 6 in Poor condition
RS 304 811-484.3 32.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1966
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
322 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000850140

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 304 811-484.3 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 304 811-484.3 against other structures in Saline 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 304 811-484.3?

RS 304 811-484.3 in Saline, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 304 811-484.3 inspected?

RS 304 811-484.3'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 322 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 304 811-484.3 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 RS 304 811-484.3?

RS 304 811-484.3 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 304 811-484.3?

RS 304 811-484.3 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 304 811-484.3 and does age affect safety?

RS 304 811-484.3 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1966.

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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