FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCAL RD. L4Y

Carrying LOCAL RD. L4Y over MARSHALL CREEK

0.4S 3.0W OF ASHERVILLE, Mitchell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL RD. L4Y

The LOCAL RD. L4Y bridge in Mitchell, Kansas carries LOCAL RD. L4Y over MARSHALL CREEK. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 7/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 12.2 metric tons.

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

How LOCAL RD. L4Y compares

▼ 16.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Kansas bridges
261
Bridges in Mitchell · 9 in Poor condition
LOCAL RD. L4Y 12.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.5
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000620745403824

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

LOCAL RD. L4Y 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 LOCAL RD. L4Y 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 LOCAL RD. L4Y?

LOCAL RD. L4Y in Mitchell, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCAL RD. L4Y inspected?

LOCAL RD. L4Y'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL RD. L4Y 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 LOCAL RD. L4Y?

LOCAL RD. L4Y has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL RD. L4Y?

LOCAL RD. L4Y is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCAL RD. L4Y and does age affect safety?

LOCAL RD. L4Y was built in 1933, making it 93 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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