FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SE 137th Terr

Carrying SE 137th Terr over SMALL STREAM

0.3E 4.3S OF LEON, Butler, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SE 137th Terr

The SE 137th Terr bridge in Butler, Kansas carries SE 137th Terr over SMALL STREAM. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.2 meters (20 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 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 16.1 metric tons.

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

How SE 137th Terr compares

▼ 13.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Kansas bridges
594
Bridges in Butler · 35 in Poor condition
SE 137th Terr 16.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
16.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.2 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000080881806268

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SE 137th Terr 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 SE 137th Terr 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 SE 137th Terr?

SE 137th Terr in Butler, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SE 137th Terr inspected?

SE 137th Terr'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. SE 137th Terr 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 SE 137th Terr?

SE 137th Terr has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SE 137th Terr?

SE 137th Terr is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SE 137th Terr and does age affect safety?

SE 137th Terr was built in 1968, making it 58 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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