FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINOR COL 20-E.8

Carrying MINOR COL 20-E.8 over WEST BRANCH FALL RIVER

5.0N 8.2W OF EUREKA, Greenwood, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINOR COL 20-E.8

The MINOR COL 20-E.8 bridge in Greenwood, Kansas carries MINOR COL 20-E.8 over WEST BRANCH FALL RIVER. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21 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 culvert at 3/9. 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 6.4 metric tons.

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

How MINOR COL 20-E.8 compares

▼ 22.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Kansas bridges
216
Bridges in Greenwood · 47 in Poor condition
MINOR COL 20-E.8 6.4 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
28.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
13.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
6.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1909
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
32.9 m (108 ft)
Deck Width
5.4 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000370915805900

How to read this record

MINOR COL 20-E.8 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 MINOR COL 20-E.8 against other structures in Greenwood 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 MINOR COL 20-E.8?

MINOR COL 20-E.8 in Greenwood, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MINOR COL 20-E.8 inspected?

MINOR COL 20-E.8'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 21 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINOR COL 20-E.8 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 MINOR COL 20-E.8?

MINOR COL 20-E.8 has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINOR COL 20-E.8?

MINOR COL 20-E.8 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MINOR COL 20-E.8 and does age affect safety?

MINOR COL 20-E.8 was built in 1909, making it 117 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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