FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 1255 145

Carrying RS 1255 145 over MESSHOSS CREEK

3.2W 0.5S OF ELMONT, Shawnee, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 1255 145

The RS 1255 145 bridge in Shawnee, Kansas carries RS 1255 145 over MESSHOSS CREEK. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 440 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 8/9. 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 46.3 metric tons.

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

How RS 1255 145 compares

▲ 17.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Kansas bridges
535
Bridges in Shawnee · 15 in Poor condition
RS 1255 145 46.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
440 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000890480

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 1255 145 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 1255 145 against other structures in Shawnee 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 1255 145?

RS 1255 145 in Shawnee, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 1255 145 inspected?

RS 1255 145'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 440 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 1255 145 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 1255 145?

RS 1255 145 has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 1255 145?

RS 1255 145 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 1255 145 and does age affect safety?

RS 1255 145 was built in 2004, making it 22 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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