FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCAL 37 H.2-2700

Carrying LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 over UNNAMED STREAM

0.5E 2.8N OF LATIMER, Morris, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL 37 H.2-2700

The LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 bridge in Morris, Kansas carries LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 over UNNAMED STREAM. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 6/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 compares

▲ 3.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Kansas bridges
179
Bridges in Morris · 23 in Poor condition
LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 32.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000640875004682

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 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 37 H.2-2700 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 37 H.2-2700?

LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 in Morris, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 inspected?

LOCAL 37 H.2-2700'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 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 37 H.2-2700?

LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL 37 H.2-2700?

LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 and does age affect safety?

LOCAL 37 H.2-2700 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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