FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SE Munson Hill

Carrying SE Munson Hill over BIRD CREEK

4.3W 2.0S OF ROSALIA, Butler, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SE Munson Hill

The SE Munson Hill bridge in Butler, Kansas carries SE Munson Hill over BIRD CREEK. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.5 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.8 metric tons.

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

How SE Munson Hill compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Kansas bridges
594
Bridges in Butler · 35 in Poor condition
SE Munson Hill 15.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
8.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
15.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1927
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.5 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000080891006045

How to read this record

SE Munson Hill 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 SE Munson Hill 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 Munson Hill?

SE Munson Hill in Butler, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SE Munson Hill inspected?

SE Munson Hill'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SE Munson Hill 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 SE Munson Hill?

SE Munson Hill has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SE Munson Hill?

SE Munson Hill is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SE Munson Hill and does age affect safety?

SE Munson Hill was built in 1927, making it 99 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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