FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Spoon Crk Road

Carrying Spoon Crk Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek

9.0W 0.2S of Spring Hill, Miami, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Spoon Crk Road

The Spoon Crk Road bridge in Miami, Kansas carries Spoon Crk Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 72 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.

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

How Spoon Crk Road compares

▲ 5.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Kansas bridges
304
Bridges in Miami · 11 in Poor condition
Spoon Crk Road 34.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
14.1 m (46 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
72 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000611073004743

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Spoon Crk Road 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 Spoon Crk Road against other structures in Miami 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 Spoon Crk Road?

Spoon Crk Road in Miami, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Spoon Crk Road inspected?

Spoon Crk Road'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 72 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Spoon Crk Road is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Spoon Crk Road?

Spoon Crk Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Spoon Crk Road?

Spoon Crk Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Spoon Crk Road and does age affect safety?

Spoon Crk Road was built in 2013, making it 13 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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