FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

170 AVE (SOUTH)

Carrying 170 AVE (SOUTH) over BRUSH CREEK

2.0E 4.5S OF MORLAND, Graham, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 170 AVE (SOUTH)

The 170 AVE (SOUTH) bridge in Graham, Kansas carries 170 AVE (SOUTH) over BRUSH CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.2 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.

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

How 170 AVE (SOUTH) compares

▼ 19.1
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Kansas bridges
133
Bridges in Graham · 11 in Poor condition
170 AVE (SOUTH) 10.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.5
Serviceability /30
26.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.2 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000330531003985

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 170 AVE (SOUTH) 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 170 AVE (SOUTH) against other structures in Graham 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 170 AVE (SOUTH)?

170 AVE (SOUTH) in Graham, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 170 AVE (SOUTH) inspected?

170 AVE (SOUTH)'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 170 AVE (SOUTH) 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 170 AVE (SOUTH)?

170 AVE (SOUTH) has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 170 AVE (SOUTH)?

170 AVE (SOUTH) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 170 AVE (SOUTH) and does age affect safety?

170 AVE (SOUTH) 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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