FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINOR 23.0-Q.8

Carrying MINOR 23.0-Q.8 over CANE CREEK

1.5S 6.7E OF LADYSMITH, Clay, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINOR 23.0-Q.8

The MINOR 23.0-Q.8 bridge in Clay, Kansas carries MINOR 23.0-Q.8 over CANE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.

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

How MINOR 23.0-Q.8 compares

▼ 13.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Kansas bridges
231
Bridges in Clay · 12 in Poor condition
MINOR 23.0-Q.8 15.4 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
15.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
36.0 m (118 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000140849804040

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MINOR 23.0-Q.8 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 23.0-Q.8 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 23.0-Q.8?

MINOR 23.0-Q.8 in Clay, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MINOR 23.0-Q.8 inspected?

MINOR 23.0-Q.8'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINOR 23.0-Q.8 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 MINOR 23.0-Q.8?

MINOR 23.0-Q.8 has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINOR 23.0-Q.8?

MINOR 23.0-Q.8 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MINOR 23.0-Q.8 and does age affect safety?

MINOR 23.0-Q.8 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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