FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINOR COL S9T

Carrying MINOR COL S9T over FIFTH CREEK

0.5W 10.5S OF BELOIT, Mitchell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINOR COL S9T

The MINOR COL S9T bridge in Mitchell, Kansas carries MINOR COL S9T over FIFTH CREEK. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 65 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.2 metric tons.

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

How MINOR COL S9T compares

▼ 18.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Kansas bridges
261
Bridges in Mitchell · 9 in Poor condition
MINOR COL S9T 10.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
21.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
65 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000620735903960

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MINOR COL S9T 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 MINOR COL S9T against other structures in Mitchell 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 S9T?

MINOR COL S9T in Mitchell, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MINOR COL S9T inspected?

MINOR COL S9T'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 65 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINOR COL S9T 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 MINOR COL S9T?

MINOR COL S9T has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINOR COL S9T?

MINOR COL S9T is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MINOR COL S9T and does age affect safety?

MINOR COL S9T 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

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