FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NW Hunter Rd

Carrying NW Hunter Rd over BRANCH OF STEARNS CREEK

0.5E 2.4N OF TOWANDA, Butler, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NW Hunter Rd

The NW Hunter Rd bridge in Butler, Kansas carries NW Hunter Rd over BRANCH OF STEARNS CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.9 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.4 metric tons.

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

How NW Hunter Rd compares

▼ 12.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Kansas bridges
594
Bridges in Butler · 35 in Poor condition
NW Hunter Rd 16.4 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
12.9 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000080859005986

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NW Hunter Rd 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 NW Hunter 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 NW Hunter Rd?

NW Hunter Rd in Butler, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NW Hunter Rd inspected?

NW Hunter 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW Hunter Rd 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 NW Hunter Rd?

NW Hunter Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NW Hunter Rd?

NW Hunter Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NW Hunter Rd and does age affect safety?

NW Hunter Rd was built in 1958, making it 68 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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