FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600

Carrying LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 over GILMORE CREEK

2.0E 3.0N OF WILSEY, Morris, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600

The LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 bridge in Morris, Kansas carries LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 over GILMORE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.2 metric tons.

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

How LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Kansas bridges
179
Bridges in Morris · 23 in Poor condition
LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 6.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
6.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000640897004809

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 55 Q.9-1600 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 55 Q.9-1600 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 55 Q.9-1600?

LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 in Morris, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 inspected?

LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 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 55 Q.9-1600?

LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600?

LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 and does age affect safety?

LOCAL 55 Q.9-1600 was built in 1970, making it 56 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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