FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCAL RD. 161

Carrying LOCAL RD. 161 over COW CREEK

3.0W 0.5S OF PITTSBURG, Crawford, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL RD. 161

The LOCAL RD. 161 bridge in Crawford, Kansas carries LOCAL RD. 161 over COW CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.1 meters (184 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How LOCAL RD. 161 compares

▲ 1.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Kansas bridges
281
Bridges in Crawford · 16 in Poor condition
LOCAL RD. 161 30.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
56.1 m (184 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000191101006565

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCAL RD. 161 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 LOCAL RD. 161 against other structures in Crawford 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 LOCAL RD. 161?

LOCAL RD. 161 in Crawford, Kansas has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCAL RD. 161 inspected?

LOCAL RD. 161'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. LOCAL RD. 161 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 LOCAL RD. 161?

LOCAL RD. 161 has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL RD. 161?

LOCAL RD. 161 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCAL RD. 161 and does age affect safety?

LOCAL RD. 161 was built in 2009, making it 17 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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