FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SW Diamond Rd.

Carrying SW Diamond Rd. over DRY CREEK

2.5W 1.3N OF AUGUSTA, Butler, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
4 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SW Diamond Rd.

The SW Diamond Rd. bridge in Butler, Kansas carries SW Diamond Rd. over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 3.8 metric tons.

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

How SW Diamond Rd. compares

▼ 25.3
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kansas bridges
594
Bridges in Butler · 35 in Poor condition
SW Diamond Rd. 3.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
3.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000080855006167

How to read this record

SW Diamond Rd. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SW Diamond Rd. against other structures in Butler 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 SW Diamond Rd.?

SW Diamond Rd. in Butler, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SW Diamond Rd. inspected?

SW Diamond Rd.'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 35 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW Diamond Rd. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SW Diamond Rd.?

SW Diamond Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SW Diamond Rd.?

SW Diamond Rd. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SW Diamond Rd. and does age affect safety?

SW Diamond Rd. was built in 1900, making it 126 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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