FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Rye Drive

Carrying Rye Drive over UNNAMED STREAM

2.0N 2.3E OF DENMARK, Lincoln, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Rye Drive

The Rye Drive bridge in Lincoln, Kansas carries Rye Drive over UNNAMED STREAM. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.0 metric tons.

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

How Rye Drive compares

▲ 11.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Kansas bridges
224
Bridges in Lincoln · 23 in Poor condition
Rye Drive 41.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000530723404220

How to read this record

Rye Drive 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 Rye Drive against other structures in Lincoln 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 Rye Drive?

Rye Drive in Lincoln, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Rye Drive inspected?

Rye Drive'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. Rye Drive 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 Rye Drive?

Rye Drive has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Rye Drive?

Rye Drive is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Rye Drive and does age affect safety?

Rye Drive was built in 1936, making it 90 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.