FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Fawn Rd

Carrying Fawn Rd over MORTIMER CREEK

1.3E 2.3N OF GLASCO, Cloud, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Fawn Rd

The Fawn Rd bridge in Cloud, Kansas carries Fawn Rd over MORTIMER CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 12.6 metric tons.

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

How Fawn Rd compares

▼ 16.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Kansas bridges
304
Bridges in Cloud · 21 in Poor condition
Fawn Rd 12.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
35.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000150769303840

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

Fawn Rd 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 Fawn Rd against other structures in Cloud 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 Fawn Rd?

Fawn Rd in Cloud, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Fawn Rd inspected?

Fawn Rd'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Fawn Rd 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 Fawn Rd?

Fawn Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Fawn Rd?

Fawn Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Fawn Rd and does age affect safety?

Fawn Rd 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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