FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

310 AVE (SOUTH)

Carrying 310 AVE (SOUTH) over UNNAMED STREAM

3.5E 12.1S OF HILL CITY, Graham, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 310 AVE (SOUTH)

The 310 AVE (SOUTH) bridge in Graham, Kansas carries 310 AVE (SOUTH) over UNNAMED STREAM. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.7 metric tons.

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

How 310 AVE (SOUTH) compares

▼ 9.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Kansas bridges
133
Bridges in Graham · 11 in Poor condition
310 AVE (SOUTH) 19.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.3
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000330559004121

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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

310 AVE (SOUTH) 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 310 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 310 AVE (SOUTH)?

310 AVE (SOUTH) in Graham, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 310 AVE (SOUTH) inspected?

310 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 40 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 310 AVE (SOUTH) 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 310 AVE (SOUTH)?

310 AVE (SOUTH) has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 310 AVE (SOUTH)?

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

How old is 310 AVE (SOUTH) and does age affect safety?

310 AVE (SOUTH) was built in 1955, making it 71 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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