FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINOR COL S-11.3

Carrying MINOR COL S-11.3 over TRIB. TO SHAWNEE CREEK

4.0E 0.7N JCT K7 AND K96, Cherokee, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINOR COL S-11.3

The MINOR COL S-11.3 bridge in Cherokee, Kansas carries MINOR COL S-11.3 over TRIB. TO SHAWNEE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 36.8 metric tons.

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

How MINOR COL S-11.3 compares

▲ 7.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Kansas bridges
311
Bridges in Cherokee · 14 in Poor condition
MINOR COL S-11.3 36.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
36.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000111101006863

How to read this record

MINOR COL S-11.3 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 MINOR COL S-11.3 against other structures in Cherokee 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 MINOR COL S-11.3?

MINOR COL S-11.3 in Cherokee, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MINOR COL S-11.3 inspected?

MINOR COL S-11.3'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 40 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINOR COL S-11.3 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 MINOR COL S-11.3?

MINOR COL S-11.3 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINOR COL S-11.3?

MINOR COL S-11.3 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MINOR COL S-11.3 and does age affect safety?

MINOR COL S-11.3 was built in 1970, making it 56 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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