FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINOR 20.0-J.6

Carrying MINOR 20.0-J.6 over REEDER BRANCH FIVE CREEK

1.5N 0.4W OF LADYSMITH, Clay, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINOR 20.0-J.6

The MINOR 20.0-J.6 bridge in Clay, Kansas carries MINOR 20.0-J.6 over REEDER BRANCH FIVE CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How MINOR 20.0-J.6 compares

▼ 12.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Kansas bridges
231
Bridges in Clay · 12 in Poor condition
MINOR 20.0-J.6 16.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000140835603980

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MINOR 20.0-J.6 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 MINOR 20.0-J.6 against other structures in Clay 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 20.0-J.6?

MINOR 20.0-J.6 in Clay, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MINOR 20.0-J.6 inspected?

MINOR 20.0-J.6'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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINOR 20.0-J.6 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 MINOR 20.0-J.6?

MINOR 20.0-J.6 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINOR 20.0-J.6?

MINOR 20.0-J.6 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MINOR 20.0-J.6 and does age affect safety?

MINOR 20.0-J.6 was built in 1930, making it 96 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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