FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL

Carrying 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL over TRIB TO COTTONWOOD RIVER

1.2E OF STRONG CITY, Chase, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL

The 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL bridge in Chase, Kansas carries 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL over TRIB TO COTTONWOOD RIVER. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 5.0 metric tons.

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

How 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL compares

▼ 24.1
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kansas bridges
166
Bridges in Chase · 9 in Poor condition
10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL 5.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
8.3
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
5.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.8 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000090907805225

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL 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 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL against other structures in Chase 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 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL?

10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL in Chase, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL inspected?

10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL 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 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL?

10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL?

10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL and does age affect safety?

10.5-Q.8 MINOR COL was built in 1935, making it 91 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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