FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 1805

Carrying RS 1805 over COWSKIN CREEK DRAINAGE

53rdN, 0.03 E of 247thW, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 1805

The RS 1805 bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries RS 1805 over COWSKIN CREEK DRAINAGE. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1964, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,126 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How RS 1805 compares

▲ 3.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
RS 1805 32.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Last Reconstructed
1964
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
22.7 m (74 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,126 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000871740

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 1805 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 1805 against other structures in Sedgwick 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 1805?

RS 1805 in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 1805 inspected?

RS 1805'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 2,126 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 1805 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 1805?

RS 1805 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 1805?

RS 1805 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 1805 and does age affect safety?

RS 1805 was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1964.

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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