FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E

Carrying LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E over GREAT TAUY CREEK

0.5S 1.5W OF BALDWIN CITY, Douglas, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E

The LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E bridge in Douglas, Kansas carries LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E over GREAT TAUY CREEK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 115 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.9 metric tons.

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

How LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Kansas bridges
296
Bridges in Douglas · 1 in Poor condition
LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E 23.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
37.5 m (123 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
115 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000231045504705

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E 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 1.5N-14.52E against other structures in Douglas 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 1.5N-14.52E?

LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E in Douglas, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E inspected?

LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E'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 115 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E 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 1.5N-14.52E?

LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E?

LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E and does age affect safety?

LOCAL 1.5N-14.52E was built in 1982, making it 44 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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