FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

28TH RD (27.0-A.5)

Carrying 28TH RD (27.0-A.5) over TRIB. TO POLE CREEK

3.0E OF SUMMERFIELD, Marshall, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
2 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 28TH RD (27.0-A.5)

The 28TH RD (27.0-A.5) bridge in Marshall, Kansas carries 28TH RD (27.0-A.5) over TRIB. TO POLE CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 1.8 metric tons.

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

How 28TH RD (27.0-A.5) compares

▼ 27.3
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Kansas bridges
402
Bridges in Marshall · 43 in Poor condition
28TH RD (27.0-A.5) 1.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
29.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
1.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
5.0 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000580931003005

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

28TH RD (27.0-A.5) 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 28TH RD (27.0-A.5) against other structures in Marshall 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 28TH RD (27.0-A.5)?

28TH RD (27.0-A.5) in Marshall, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 28TH RD (27.0-A.5) inspected?

28TH RD (27.0-A.5)'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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 28TH RD (27.0-A.5) 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 28TH RD (27.0-A.5)?

28TH RD (27.0-A.5) has an NBI inventory load rating of 1.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 28TH RD (27.0-A.5)?

28TH RD (27.0-A.5) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 28TH RD (27.0-A.5) and does age affect safety?

28TH RD (27.0-A.5) was built in 1940, making it 86 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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