FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

11 ROAD (RS 881)

Carrying 11 ROAD (RS 881) over SOUTH BEAVER CREEK

3.0S 9.0W OF GOODLAND, Sherman, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 11 ROAD (RS 881)

The 11 ROAD (RS 881) bridge in Sherman, Kansas carries 11 ROAD (RS 881) over SOUTH BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 17.2 metric tons.

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

How 11 ROAD (RS 881) compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Kansas bridges
102
Bridges in Sherman · 2 in Poor condition
11 ROAD (RS 881) 17.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
18.0 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000910190

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 11 ROAD (RS 881) 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 11 ROAD (RS 881) against other structures in Sherman 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 11 ROAD (RS 881)?

11 ROAD (RS 881) in Sherman, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 11 ROAD (RS 881) inspected?

11 ROAD (RS 881)'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 11 ROAD (RS 881) 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 11 ROAD (RS 881)?

11 ROAD (RS 881) has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 11 ROAD (RS 881)?

11 ROAD (RS 881) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 11 ROAD (RS 881) and does age affect safety?

11 ROAD (RS 881) 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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