FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINOR COL D7X

Carrying MINOR COL D7X over TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK

3.2E 4.5N OF BELOIT, Mitchell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINOR COL D7X

The MINOR COL D7X bridge in Mitchell, Kansas carries MINOR COL D7X over TRIB. TO PLUM CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.9 metric tons.

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

How MINOR COL D7X compares

▲ 16.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Kansas bridges
261
Bridges in Mitchell · 9 in Poor condition
MINOR COL D7X 45.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
45.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
65 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000620743703660

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MINOR COL D7X 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 D7X 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 D7X?

MINOR COL D7X in Mitchell, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MINOR COL D7X inspected?

MINOR COL D7X'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 D7X is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MINOR COL D7X?

MINOR COL D7X has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINOR COL D7X?

MINOR COL D7X is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MINOR COL D7X and does age affect safety?

MINOR COL D7X was built in 1935, making it 91 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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