FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCAL 42 P.3-2800

Carrying LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 over CLARKS CREEK

0.2W 2.3S OF LATIMER, Morris, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL 42 P.3-2800

The LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 bridge in Morris, Kansas carries LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 over CLARKS CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.9 metric tons.

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

How LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 compares

▼ 7.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Kansas bridges
179
Bridges in Morris · 23 in Poor condition
LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 21.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000640873004783

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 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 LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 against other structures in Morris 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 42 P.3-2800?

LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 in Morris, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 inspected?

LOCAL 42 P.3-2800'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 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 LOCAL 42 P.3-2800?

LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL 42 P.3-2800?

LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 and does age affect safety?

LOCAL 42 P.3-2800 was built in 1987, making it 39 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

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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