FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

10-U.1 MINOR COL

Carrying 10-U.1 MINOR COL over PEYTON CREEK

0.7S 2.6W SAFFORDVILLE, Chase, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 10-U.1 MINOR COL

The 10-U.1 MINOR COL bridge in Chase, Kansas carries 10-U.1 MINOR COL over PEYTON CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.9 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.

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

How 10-U.1 MINOR COL compares

▼ 3.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 46%
Lower load rating than 54% of Kansas bridges
166
Bridges in Chase · 9 in Poor condition
10-U.1 MINOR COL 25.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.2
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
38.9 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000090915105220

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

10-U.1 MINOR COL 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 10-U.1 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-U.1 MINOR COL?

10-U.1 MINOR COL in Chase, Kansas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 10-U.1 MINOR COL inspected?

10-U.1 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 80 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 10-U.1 MINOR COL 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 10-U.1 MINOR COL?

10-U.1 MINOR COL has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 10-U.1 MINOR COL?

10-U.1 MINOR COL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 10-U.1 MINOR COL and does age affect safety?

10-U.1 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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